Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

1929-30 (probably) (made)

Child's side chair of beech wood stained brown, the wooden elements all square or rectangular in section. The chair has an open-framed back with two horizontal rails, a squared rush seat with the legs cut into it, and front and side stretchers. Each of the back stays is in one piece with the corresponding back leg, and is slightly angled, with a low facetted finial; the front legs are slightly tapered.


Object details

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Brief description
Child's side chair of stained beech wood with a rush seat; made in Yugoslavia, probably 1920-39
Physical description
Child's side chair of beech wood stained brown, the wooden elements all square or rectangular in section. The chair has an open-framed back with two horizontal rails, a squared rush seat with the legs cut into it, and front and side stretchers. Each of the back stays is in one piece with the corresponding back leg, and is slightly angled, with a low facetted finial; the front legs are slightly tapered.
Dimensions
  • Maximum height: 50cm
  • Maximum width: 30.2cm
  • Maximum depth: 32.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
MADE IN YUGOSLAVIJA (On inner surface of true left back leg)
Object history
Bought of John Brandler, art dealer of 'Clune', 120 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8NQ (RF 83/719)
Production
The chair was made in the former Yugoslavia, but which states/ nations were included in the country at this point is unknown
Collection
Accession number
MISC.113-1983

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Record createdFebruary 4, 2009
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