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Design for a folding chair which also serves as a ladder

Drawing
c.1928, c.1930 (made)
Artist/Maker

Design drawing for a folding chair which also serves as a ladder for access to storage space in a false ceiling. Side elevation, plan and front elevation. Scale 1:10. Three side elevations showing chair showing chair open, half closed and step position.

Object details

Object type
TitleDesign for a folding chair which also serves as a ladder (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink on tracing paper
Brief description
Design for a folding chair which also serves as a ladder by Eileen Gray, c.1930
Physical description
Design drawing for a folding chair which also serves as a ladder for access to storage space in a false ceiling. Side elevation, plan and front elevation. Scale 1:10. Three side elevations showing chair showing chair open, half closed and step position.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.5cm
  • Width: 55cm
taken from Prints and Drawings catalogue
Production typeDesign
Marks and inscriptions
1er position siège coiffeusse 2e position escabeau: placards au plafond (in pencil)
Translation
1st position dressing table chair 2nd position stool: cupboards in ceiling
Credit line
Given by Prunella Clough
Collection
Accession number
E.1139-1983

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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