Chair with flora seatback

Roger Fry1913

The Courtauld Institute of Art
London, United Kingdom

Omega forniture was manifactured by commercial firms but decorated in a modern style. This chair was likely embroidered by Vanessa Bell or Winfred Gill, the Omega's young manager. Embroidery appeared on seatbacks, cushions and firescreens and was always done by the women artists.

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Title: Chair with flora seatback
Creator: Roger Fry, Omega Workshops
Creator Lifespan: 1866-1934
Date Created: 1913
Physical Dimensions: Height: 105.3 cm (chair), Width: 59.8 cm (chair), Height: 54.2 cm (seat back), Width: 37.5 cm (seat back)
Type: Forniture
Rights: Photo Ⓒ The Courtauld
External Link: Find out more about this chair The Courtauld's website
Medium: Wool, leather and wood,
Acquisition Credit: Mrs Marianne Rodker gift, in memory of her husband John Rodker, 1960

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