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Chair

1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Chair
  • Chair Seat
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Chair designed by Eric Ravilious, 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)
Object history
In 1936 Ravilious was commissioned by Lady Sempill of Dunbar Hay and Company to design a table, two arm chairs and two single chairs for a client. Several of these Regency Revival suites were made, but Ravilious designed no other furniture. The Neo-Georgian and other revivals are at present under-represented at the V&A.
Bibliographic reference
Image and reference on p. 53 of 'Enid Marx, The Pleasures of Pattern', by Alan Powers.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.266-1948

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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