Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Dunbar Hay Ltd. (commissioned by)
Ravilious, Eric (designer)
Harris, H. (maker)
Place of origin
United Kingdom (made)

A wooden chair with a back rest of five spindles; upholstered seat. Inlay detailing design at the front of the seat.


Object details

Category
Furniture
Object type
Chair
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Chair
  • Chair Seat
Materials and techniques
Mahogany
Box
Inlay (Process)
Upholstery
Brief description
Chair designed by Eric Ravilious and made by H. Harris for Dunbar Hay Ltd. 1936.
Physical description
A wooden chair with a back rest of five spindles; upholstered seat. Inlay detailing design at the front of the seat.
Dimensions
  • Height: 87cm (Note: measurement transcribed from department files)
  • Width: 51cm (Note: measurement transcribed from department files)
  • Depth: 54cm (Note: measurement transcribed from department files)
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
CIRC.270-1948

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O304881/chair-ravilious-eric/
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