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Chair

1933-1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Swivel office chair with a base of chromed steel tube, a short central pillar to the end of which are attached the four angeled legs connected by thin cross stretchers. The revolving seat section is attached to the central pillar by a bolt. There are slanting arm supports at the sides. These arm supports curve over to continue as a rounded back and arm rest covered in leatherette. The seat is formed as a semi-circle covered in brown leatherette with a black cloth lower cover.


Object details

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Brief description
'RP10' swivel chair with vinyl seat, English, 1933-1936, Pel
Physical description
Swivel office chair with a base of chromed steel tube, a short central pillar to the end of which are attached the four angeled legs connected by thin cross stretchers. The revolving seat section is attached to the central pillar by a bolt. There are slanting arm supports at the sides. These arm supports curve over to continue as a rounded back and arm rest covered in leatherette. The seat is formed as a semi-circle covered in brown leatherette with a black cloth lower cover.
Dimensions
  • Height: 73.7cm (Note: Measurement converted from department registers)
  • Depth: 53.3cm (Note: Measurement converted from department registers)
Credit line
Given by Pel Ltd
Collection
Accession number
W.85-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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