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New Side Chair

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Dark brown walnut chair with splayed legs and front and back stretchers connected by two additional stretchers. Seat contoured for sitting. Back consists of nine light brown hickory spindles with a curved walnut top rail.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
George Nakashima, American, 1905 - 1990
Maker
George Nakashima, American, 1905 - 1990
Date
ca. 1966
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee
Medium
walnut, hickory, other woods
Dimensions
H x W x D: 93 x 46.8 x 55 cm (36 5/8 x 18 7/16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Object Name
side chair
Type
side chair

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