Object Timeline

1927

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1971

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

  • You found it!

Chair (USA)

This is a chair. It was designed by Hammond Kroll. It is dated 1927–39 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is wood, leather. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Helen Kroll Kramer. It is credited Gift of Helen Kroll Kramer.

Its dimensions are

87.5 x 63.5 x 65 cm (34 7/16 x 25 x 25 9/16 in. )

Cite this object as

Chair (USA); Designed by Hammond Kroll (Peruvian, active America, 1898 - 1980); wood, leather; 87.5 x 63.5 x 65 cm (34 7/16 x 25 x 25 9/16 in. ); Gift of Helen Kroll Kramer; 1971-90-6

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