David Wolcott Kendall (American, 1851–1910). <em>Armchair</em>, designed 1894; manufactured 1894–ca.1915. Oak, cane, 34 1/2 x 24 x 23 5/8 in. (87.6 x 61 x 60 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Maureen Cassidy-Geiger, James and Lily Geiger, 2011.42. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.42.jpg)

Armchair

Artist:David Wolcott KendallPhoenix Furniture Co.

Medium: Oak, cane

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Dates:designed 1894; manufactured 1894–ca.1915

Dimensions: 34 1/2 x 24 x 23 5/8 in. (87.6 x 61 x 60 cm)

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Accession Number: 2011.42

Image: CUR.2011.42.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Square frame chair with caned back and seat and flat horizontal armrests. Chair with square caned seat and back, with four, long, thin, square legs, arms consist of a single flat, thick armrest on each side, support for each armrest is a single vertical baton at a 25 degree angle attached at front and back to chair leg; curved apron at front and back, two thin vertical spindles under arms rests on each side. Underside beneath seat with four decorative curved blocks attached with single, metal flat head screw; two central horizontal stretchers attached to side stretcher. Wood stained dark brown.

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