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Armchair

1952 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This was one of about ten such chairs, including high-backed versions, designed by R. D. Russell for the reception area of the Time-Life Building in New Bond Street, London. The room was designed by the architect Sir Hugh Casson and the designer Misha Black to be reminiscent of the library of a London club; the furniture was deliberately designed to give an appearance of solidity and comfort.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood and metal, upholstered in leather
Brief description
Wood and metal armchair, entirely upholstered in leather, designed by R. D. Russell, made by Ernest Joyce, Britain, 1952
Physical description
Low armchair, tub-shaped, upholstered in black leather with a brown leather seat
Dimensions
  • Height: 83cm
  • Width: 79.5cm
  • Depth: 83cm
  • Seat height: 45cm
Checked CW 28.1.10
Gallery label
1 ARMCHAIR Designed by R.D. Russell (British, 1903-1981) Made by Ernest Joyce Leather upholstery (probably replaced) 1952 This was one of about 10 such chairs, including high-backed versions, designed for the reception area of the Time-Life Building in New Bond Street. The room was designed by Sir Hugh Casson and Misha Black to be reminiscent of the library of a London club and the furniture was deliberately designed to give an appearance of solidity and comfort. Given By Time-Life International Ltd W.7-1994(pre-2006)
Credit line
Given by Time-Life International Ltd.
Historical context
Designed for the Time Life building, Bond Street, London.
Summary
This was one of about ten such chairs, including high-backed versions, designed by R. D. Russell for the reception area of the Time-Life Building in New Bond Street, London. The room was designed by the architect Sir Hugh Casson and the designer Misha Black to be reminiscent of the library of a London club; the furniture was deliberately designed to give an appearance of solidity and comfort.
Collection
Accession number
W.7-1994

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Record createdDecember 13, 2006
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