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  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object began.

2021

2025

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Chair, Molar

This is a chair. It was designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Northern Plastics and distributed by Stendig International, Inc. and Beylerian Collection. It is dated ca. 1969. Its medium is gel-coated, fiberglass-reinforced plastic and vinyl. It is a part of the department.

This object was bequest of George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 66 × 90.2 × 81.3 cm (26 in. × 35 1/2 in. × 32 in.)

Cite this object as

Chair, Molar; Designed by Wendell Castle (American, 1932 - 2018); Manufactured by Northern Plastics; Distributed by Beylerian Collection (American, ca. 1965-1987), Stendig International, Inc. (American, founded 1956); gel-coated, fiberglass-reinforced plastic and vinyl; H x W x D: 66 × 90.2 × 81.3 cm (26 in. × 35 1/2 in. × 32 in.); Gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection; 2019-29-13

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