Not currently on display at the V&A

Armchair

1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Adjustable armchair with matching footstool, black stained bentwood frame with original rust coloured covers and bamboo fittings. Arms are fixed on brass pieces and made from car seat belt material sewn into pockets to hold two strips of stiffening


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Armchair
  • Footstool
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Armchair and footstool, 1983, British, designed by David Colwell, made by Trannon Furniture.
Physical description
Adjustable armchair with matching footstool, black stained bentwood frame with original rust coloured covers and bamboo fittings. Arms are fixed on brass pieces and made from car seat belt material sewn into pockets to hold two strips of stiffening
Credit line
Purchased from the Margaret Maitland Howard Bequest
Collection
Accession number
W.2-1984

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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