Armchair | Types | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Armchair, Bone, 2007

Armchair, Bone, 2007
carrera marble, resin.
Courtesy of Joris Laarman Lab.
84.2016.19

There are 7 images of this object.

Armchair, Kem Weber Group, 1928–29

Armchair, Kem Weber Group, 1928–29
painted wood with synthetic leather.
Lent by The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Fund....
48.2016.14

There are 2 images of this object.

Armchair, ca. 1927

Armchair, ca. 1927
wood, possibly elm, walnut and maple veneers, ebonized fruitwood, modern....
Lent by The Art Institute of Chicago, Bequest of Dr. Fritz Moellenhoff and....
34.2016.7

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Curved tubular aluminum frame, the joints with aluminum ring connectors; narrow horizontal back panel and seat covered in brown vinyl.

1044-A Armchair, ca. 1935
spun aluminum, anodized aluminum, vinyl.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-78

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Irregular, contoured shape composed of thin layers of plywood, laser-cut, stacked, and laminated to form base, seat, arms/back, all of a piece.

Slice Armchair, 1999
laser-cut, assembled and laminated plywood.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-63

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Planar armchair form made of six sheets of plate glass.

Armchair, 1976
assembled laminated plate glass.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-58

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cubic-form armchair with curved arms and back, composed of welded sheets of steel mesh on four small cylindrical steel mesh feet.

How High the Moon Armchair, Designed 1986; this example manufactured 1999
die-cut, assembled and welded nickel-plated steel rib mesh.
Gift of Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
2016-40-1

This object was made by Vitra AG.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cantilever chair with frame made of chromium-plated tubular steel. The seat and back are upholstered with leather, as are the armrests.

Armchair from the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building Armchair, 1931
chromium-plated steel, leather upholstery, oak.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2015-41-9

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Low rectilinear form, the seat/arms and rectangular back upholstered in yellow-green; form trimmed with strip of khaki green vinyl welting running horizontally through center; removeable rectangular seat cushion upholstered in orange and pink striped woven textile; cast tubular aluminum posts support back; four short splayed cast tubular aluminum legs with circular pad feet.

Braniff Airways Model 66310 Armchair, ca. 1968
woven textile upholstery of cotton (46%), wool (33%), and nylon (21%), with....
Gift of George R. Kravis II in honor of Caroline Baumann.
2013-37-1

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Curved back, arched at bottom, continuing into armrests surounding roughly square seat mounted on four chromed tubular steel legs with circular foot pads; back, armrests, and seat upholstered in orange and yellow woven fabric.

Model 71 Armchair, 1957–65
fiberglass-reinforced plastic, plywood, chromed steel, upholstery, latex foam.
Gift of Max Pine.
2011-49-1

This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Formed as a slatted back rest fanning out with spindles that resemble peacock feathers framed by a rounded crest rail ending in a rope cord seat. The legs of the chair splay out slightly and are connected by a stretcher. Below the seat, two sticks rise up and are continued above by the arm support, where these two elements meet at an acute angle through the arm rests.

Peacock Armchair, 1950s
solid ash, rope cord, and teak.
From the collection of Jon N. Streep, given in his memory.
2011-35-1

This object was made by PP Møbler and Johannes Hansen Møbelsnedkeri A/S.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Angular maple frame with rectangular back and square seat upholstered in tan and red-brown striped fabric.

666UAC Armchair, ca. 1948
maple, steel, upholstery (saran, twill variation), cotton batting.
Gift of Earl Martin.
2011-23-1

This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Upholstered seat and back with decorative brass nail heads, incised decoration on wood frame, the seat supported on diagonal front legs reinforced by a turned stretcher, slightly splayed back legs rise to seat back.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1870–73
ash, leather, brass.
Museum gift in loving memory of Robert Kaufmann, by his sister, Catherine Tatum.
2009-45-2

This object was made by Kimbel & Cabus.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Curved bent birch plywood seat joined to frame composed of ribbon-like curved, laminated bent birch elements forming legs/arms; form reinforced by solid birch cross pieces at curled ends of back and seat, and at rear legs.

Model number 41 Armchair, ca. 1935–40
bent birch plywood, bent solid birch.
Museum purchase through gift of Linda and Irwin Berman and from General....
2008-5-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Woven tan wicker armchair with colorful found plastic and rubber objects (including discarded bottles, tire, flip-flop, broken doll parts) woven into, and protruding from, the form.

Trans... Armchair, 2007
wicker, iron, found objects (plastic, rubber).
Commissioned from the designers by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
2007-46-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 16 images of this object.

Armchair (Brazil), 1948

Armchair (Brazil), 1948
wood (ivorywood).
Gift of Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers of R 20th Century and museum purchase....
2004-17-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Puzzle series Armchair, 1991

Puzzle series Armchair, 1991
birch plywood.
Gift of Patrice Davis.
1997-32-1

This object was made by 3D: Interiors.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Cube-form with narrow, flat, slightly curved seat rail, flat out-curving arms, turned upright, paneled sides; square dish-carved seat with arched apron; four tapering cylindrical legs.

Argyle Tea Rooms Armchair, 1897
oak.
Gift of David Byrne and Adelle Lutz.
1994-52-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 11 images of this object.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1950

Armchair (USA), ca. 1950
plywood,enameled steel.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-12

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Thin rounded frame chair made in aluminum with armrests. Burgundy leatherette upholstery is on the seat, upper back and armrests.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1935
leatherette, aluminum.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 7 images of this object.

A four leg chair with armrests made of maple branches. The back of the chair is made of farming tools and the seat composed of a weaved black material. Proper front left foot is metal, with decorative talons holding rock-crystal ball.

Rugbeater Armchair, 1991
maple, metal, glass, twill tape.
Museum purchase from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1991-131-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Upcurved square, perforated sheet metal seat mounted in frame of five arc-shaped tubular metal elements, one forming horizontal seat support, another the arms/back, and three as legs.

Dr. Sonderbar Armchair, 1983
chromed tubular metal, sheet metal.
Gift of V.I.A..
1990-22-10

This object was made by X.O..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

The Sportes Mesh Chair Armchair, 1984

The Sportes Mesh Chair Armchair, 1984
enameled, molded mesh steel.
Gift of JG Furniture Systems, Inc..
1989-57-1

This object was made by JG Furniture Systems, Inc..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Lune d' Argent Armchair, 1986

Lune d' Argent Armchair, 1986
steel, chrome-plated.
1988-99-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Signorina Armchair, ca. 1987

Signorina Armchair, ca. 1987
steel, painted.
1988-19-1

This object was made by Alias.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Bow-shaped joined crest rail above similarly shaped shoulders, over a back support of twisting horns. Similarly composed arm supports, centering a leather upholstered seat on four twisting cow-horn legs terminating in brass claw-and-glass ball feet. The front feet enclose opposing twisting horn returns. Part of group with ottoman 1986-39-2.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1885
assembled and pinned steer horn, cut and shaped horn sheets, wood, metal,....
Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen.
1986-39-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Flat wooden seat and back attached at a convex angle, with surfaces upholstered in fine blue-knit wool. The chair's supporting tubular steel frame is painted white, including a front and back stretcher. The armchair has elongated, rectangular armrests, also of laminated wood and surmounted to the steel frame.

Visio 100 Armchair, 1980
laminated wood, painted steel, wood upholstery.
1982-63-1

This object was made by Vivero Oy.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Tall-backed chair in the gothic style, frame consisting of thin rods of wood, some bent to resemble arched gothic windows; square seat with woven wicker.

Armchair, ca. 1880
elm, wicker, ivory.
Gift of Albert Hadley.
1982-29-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Dark brown wood frame comprising rectangular back, seat, arms and base; seven vertical tan leather straps on back, ten interlaced straps on seat.

Armchair (Germany), ca. 1930
wood, leather.
Bequest of Ruth Vollmer.
1982-26-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular backed blue velvet armchair with gold-colored trim. Headpiece, seat frame, armrests, arm supports and legs in gilded wood.

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular backed blue velvet armchair with gold-colored trim. Headpiece, seat frame, armrests, arm supports and legs in gilded wood.

Armchair (England), late 18th century
painted and gilded wood, velvet upholstery.
1979-92-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Armchair (France), mid-18th century

Armchair (France), mid-18th century
wood, leather.
1978-178-3-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Upholstered armchair with shaped back, finished in a straight line leading down over two symmetrical curvatures in the back's frame. Similar curvatures lead from each armrest to the chair's seat. Gold colored velvet upholstery. Simply cut wooden legs, tapering, and with a carved indentation to indicate chair's feet.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1930
wood, metallic springs, gold colored velvet upholstery.
Gift of Juliett Castle.
1977-105-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1930

Armchair (USA), ca. 1930
fruitwood, metal, upholstery.
Gift of Mrs. Paul Dahlstrom.
1977-104-1-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Wood frame with wide curved and shaped arms, deep rectangular seat and four tapered legs, the front legs angled back toward joint with arms; rectangular, pivoting seat back of tan leatherette stretched on metal and wood frame; rectangular seat cushion covered in pony skin, white with large irregular black spots on one end.

Armchair (USA), 1934
wood, leatherette, metal, pony skin.
Gift of Russel Wright.
1976-15-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.