Swivel Chair
Caption
Verner Panton Danish, 1926–1998; Plus-linje. Swivel Chair, 1958–1959. Metal frame with red wool upholstery, 32 x 22 3/4 x 24 1/4 in. (81.3 x 57.8 x 61.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Barry Friedman, 84.275.3. Creative Commons-BY
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Designer
Maker
Title
Swivel Chair
Date
1958–1959
Medium
Metal frame with red wool upholstery
Classification
Dimensions
32 x 22 3/4 x 24 1/4 in. (81.3 x 57.8 x 61.6 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Gift of Barry Friedman
Accession Number
84.275.3
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
What is the cultural significance of this furniture?
This stool and chair are both great examples of Scandinavian design.The stool, designed by Yves Béhar, is a multi-functional piece of furniture. It doubles as a stool to sit on as well as a tray-top table---the tray top is removable. Béhar is recognized as a leader in modern design. He is not only a furniture designer (he's designed for Herman Miller) but also a graphic designer. In 2014 he designed the new PayPal logo!The chair was designed by Verner Panton, who is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers.You're the best thank you!!
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