Orwell Armchair
Model Armchair
1996 (designed)
1996 (designed)
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Scale models can play an important part in the design process because they can be produced much more easily than full-sized prototypes. Matthew Hilton designed the Orwell Chair for SCP in 1996. He made a fibreglass mould for a 1:5 scale model of the chair, to show its shape and proportions. This is a cast taken from that mould. It is not painted to look realistic, but Hilton has indicated in pen the dimensions of the finished chair, and minute variations he would like to make to the profile. The cast is inscribed 'Hilton Orwell SCP 02.96', indicating the date of February 1996 when he made it, and he has signed it too, suggesting he was satisfied with it.
Object details
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Title | Orwell Armchair (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Fibreglass form covered in unpainted grey filler, wooden front legs, black pen markings and inscriptions |
Brief description | 1:5 scale model of the Orwell Armchair, designed by Matthew Hilton for SCP in 1996; fibreglass shell covered with unpainted grey filler, with wooden feet; various inscriptions in black pen. |
Physical description | 1:5 scale model of the Orwell Armchair, designed by Matthew Hilton for SCP in 1996; fibreglass covered in unpainted grey filler with wooden front legs; various outlines, dimensions and inscriptions in black pen. |
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Gallery label | Model for ‘Orwell’ armchair (scale 1:5)
1996
Designed and made by Matthew Hilton (born 1957)
England (London)
End product manufactured by SCP, London
Form: fibreglass covered in unpainted grey filler
Front legs: wood (the back legs missing)
Markings and inscriptions: black pen
Given by Matthew Hilton
Museum no. W.22-2005
Scale models can play an important part in the design process. They show 3-D shape and proportion but are easier to make than full-sized prototypes.
On this model, outlines in black pen indicate suggested amendments to the profile. The dimensions refer to the finished, full-size chair.(01/12/2012) |
Credit line | Given by Matthew Hilton |
Object history | The final armchair was sold by SCP in solid beech frame with steel springs and elasticated webbing covered in multi-density foam with feather cushions and turned beech legs. Various leathers and fabrics were available. The trade title was MHA 100. The prices varied between £1450 and £2280 depending on the upholstery material. |
Summary | Scale models can play an important part in the design process because they can be produced much more easily than full-sized prototypes. Matthew Hilton designed the Orwell Chair for SCP in 1996. He made a fibreglass mould for a 1:5 scale model of the chair, to show its shape and proportions. This is a cast taken from that mould. It is not painted to look realistic, but Hilton has indicated in pen the dimensions of the finished chair, and minute variations he would like to make to the profile. The cast is inscribed 'Hilton Orwell SCP 02.96', indicating the date of February 1996 when he made it, and he has signed it too, suggesting he was satisfied with it. |
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Accession number | W.22-2005 |
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Record created | August 12, 2005 |
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