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Writing chair
early 19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Small comb-back of five spindles. Right arm terminating in large ovate writing surface supported by two turned braces and covered with red leather; left arm is knuckled. Arm assembly rests on two turned seventeen spindles. Broad slightly dished seat supported by four turned legs joined by H system of turned stretchers; drawers under writing arm and seat.
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Details
- Title: Writing chair
- Date Created: early 19th century
- Location Created: USA
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Joined, turned, and carved ash, maple and beech woods; leather; brass
- Credit line: Gift of George A. Hearn
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