High-backed chair
Chair
1956-1958 (made)
1956-1958 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of William Carey Wright, a church minister and a musician, and Anna Lloyd Jones, a teacher whose Welsh family had settled near Spring Green, Wisconsin. In 1887, he relocated to Chicago, finding work with two different architectural businesse before being employed by Adler and Sullivan.
In the 1890s, Wright embarked on his first independent commission, The William H. Winslow House in River Forest, Illinois. Wright also designed interiors, furniture and cities in a prolific 72-year career, reflecting his vision of an ideal American society. Wright shared the social reform principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, believing that art and design had a role to play in improving society and everyday life, drawing inspiration from many sources, including nature.
Joyce and John Rayward commissioned Wright to design and build the Rayward House, also known as Tirranna, in New Caan, Connecticut. It was constructed in 1955 using standard concrete block, glass, and wood. This chair was part of the furniture designed by Wright for this home and served as an integral part of the architectural scheme.
In the 1890s, Wright embarked on his first independent commission, The William H. Winslow House in River Forest, Illinois. Wright also designed interiors, furniture and cities in a prolific 72-year career, reflecting his vision of an ideal American society. Wright shared the social reform principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, believing that art and design had a role to play in improving society and everyday life, drawing inspiration from many sources, including nature.
Joyce and John Rayward commissioned Wright to design and build the Rayward House, also known as Tirranna, in New Caan, Connecticut. It was constructed in 1955 using standard concrete block, glass, and wood. This chair was part of the furniture designed by Wright for this home and served as an integral part of the architectural scheme.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | High-backed chair (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Philippine mahogany, solid and veneer on plywood. |
| Brief description | High-backed chair with cushion, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for Rayward House, made in the United States, 1956-1958 |
| Physical description | A tall-backed spindle chair made of wood featuring a solid seat frame and cushion, and a high, vertical backrest. |
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| Credit line | Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the estate of Beatrix Cooper and allocated to the V&A, 2021 |
| Object history | Lent anonymously to the Museum since 1982. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Association | |
| Summary | Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of William Carey Wright, a church minister and a musician, and Anna Lloyd Jones, a teacher whose Welsh family had settled near Spring Green, Wisconsin. In 1887, he relocated to Chicago, finding work with two different architectural businesse before being employed by Adler and Sullivan. In the 1890s, Wright embarked on his first independent commission, The William H. Winslow House in River Forest, Illinois. Wright also designed interiors, furniture and cities in a prolific 72-year career, reflecting his vision of an ideal American society. Wright shared the social reform principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, believing that art and design had a role to play in improving society and everyday life, drawing inspiration from many sources, including nature. Joyce and John Rayward commissioned Wright to design and build the Rayward House, also known as Tirranna, in New Caan, Connecticut. It was constructed in 1955 using standard concrete block, glass, and wood. This chair was part of the furniture designed by Wright for this home and served as an integral part of the architectural scheme. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.15-2021 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2008 |
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