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Side Chair (USA)

This is a Side chair. It was designed by Charles Rohlfs. It is dated 1901 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is oak, leather cushions (modern replacements). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

One of the leading artists of the American Arts and Crafts movement, Charles Rohlfs produced custom built solid oak furniture in his workship at Buffalo. His work became widely known through participation in large international exhibitions. (Toward Modern Design, 1993)

It is credited Museum purchase from Mary Blackwelder Memorial Fund.

  • Armchair With Slip Seat (USA)
  • turned joined mahogany-veneered oak, horse hair upholstery (probably replaced).
  • Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.
  • 1938-58-1083

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 122.5 x 51 x 59 cm (48 1/4 x 20 1/16 x 23 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Signed on the back of seat skirt with branded monogram "R" in a notched rectangular frame / "1901"

Cite this object as

Side Chair (USA); Designed by Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936); oak, leather cushions (modern replacements); H x W x D: 122.5 x 51 x 59 cm (48 1/4 x 20 1/16 x 23 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from Mary Blackwelder Memorial Fund; 1976-22-1-a,b

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