Designer
Marcel Breuer (American, born Hungary, 1902–1981)American, born Hungary, 1902–1981
ManufacturerManufactured by
Gebrüder Thonet AG(German, established 1830)German, established 1830
CultureGerman
Titles
- Lounge Chair, Model no. B35 and Stool, Model no. B37
Datedesigned 1928–1929, made c. 1930–1935
PlaceGermany
MediumChrome-plated tubular steel, Eisengarn, and lacquered wood
DimensionsChair: 33 × 24 × 31 3/4 in. (83.8 × 61 × 80.6 cm)
Stool: 18 × 17 3/4 × 19 1/4 in. (45.7 × 45.1 × 48.9 cm)
Stool: 18 × 17 3/4 × 19 1/4 in. (45.7 × 45.1 × 48.9 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of S.I. Morris, FAIA, in his honor
Object number2005.1866.1,.2
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Form Follows Function: Celebrating 10 Years of the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection at the MFAH," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 8, 2010–January 30, 2011.
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