Not on display

Armchair

1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wood laminate frame, stained bright red, with the Prince of Wales crest stamped in gold on the back (three feathers). Padded seat upholstered in red wool fabric with shallow padding. Simple flat side frames supporting flat arms, low flat back plane and the seat.

Object details

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Brief description
Chair, English, designed by the Ministry of Public Building and Works for the ceremony of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1969
Physical description
Wood laminate frame, stained bright red, with the Prince of Wales crest stamped in gold on the back (three feathers). Padded seat upholstered in red wool fabric with shallow padding. Simple flat side frames supporting flat arms, low flat back plane and the seat.
Dimensions
  • Height: 77cm (approximate)
  • Width: 54cm
  • Depth: 46cm (approximate)
Object history
These chairs were screwed to temporary grandstands during the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.
Production
The legs and back were made by a commercial manufacturer
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.103-1970

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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