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Embellished with only the name of its makers, Roycroft, this oak chair has the straightforward construction, pegged joinery, and beautiful austerity that characterize American Arts and Crafts furniture.

Founded by Elbert Hubbard in East Aurora, New York, the Roycroft was a utopian community of artists and craftspeople The group was an important exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. Its philosophy was strongly influenced by a similar movement being led by William Morris in England. As with Morris, the Roycrofters believed that art and craftsmanship could be instruments to reform society. Unusual for a reformer, Hubbard was also a good businessman and created a successful brand for the community. All Roycroft products were stamped either with the Roycroft name or its insignia: a cross and orb copied from a medieval bookbinder.

Details

  • Title: Chair
  • Creator: Roycroft Shops
  • Creator Nationality: American
  • Date Created: 1903 - 1914
  • Physical Dimensions: w47 x h118.1 x d47.6 cm (overall)
  • Type: Furniture
  • External Link: MFAH
  • Medium: Oak
  • Credit Line: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by the Alice Pratt Brown Museum Fund

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