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1998

  • Work on this object began.

2023

  • We acquired this object.

2024

2025

  • You found it!

Prototype, Freedom Chair Synchronous Arm Assembly Prototype

This is a prototype. It was designed by Niels Diffrient. It is dated 1998 and we acquired it in 2023. Its medium is aluminum, steel, plastic. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Helena Hernmarck. It is credited Gift of Helena Hernmarck.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 27.9 × 61 × 45.7 cm (11 × 24 × 18 in.)

Cite this object as

Prototype, Freedom Chair Synchronous Arm Assembly Prototype; Designed by Niels Diffrient; aluminum, steel, plastic; H x W x D: 27.9 × 61 × 45.7 cm (11 × 24 × 18 in.); Gift of Helena Hernmarck; 2023-9-3

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