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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1975

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Chair Prototype, mid-20th century

This is a Chair prototype. It was designed by Donald A. Wallance. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plywood, metal, and felt (?). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by David M. Wallance and Gregory J. Wallance. It is credited Gift of David and Gregory Wallance.

Cite this object as

Chair Prototype, mid-20th century; Designed by Donald A. Wallance (American, 1909 – 1990); plywood, metal, and felt (?); Gift of David and Gregory Wallance; 1991-81-1077

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