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Pedestal Stool

This is a stool. It was manufactured by Knoll International. It is dated 1957 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is lacquered cast aluminum, woven wool upholstery. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 42 x 38 cm (16 9/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pedestal Stool; Manufactured by Knoll Textiles (United States); USA; lacquered cast aluminum, woven wool upholstery; H x diam.: 42 x 38 cm (16 9/16 x 14 15/16 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-66

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