DesignerChair designed by
Philip Speakman Webb (English, 1831–1915)English, 1831–1915
DesignerTextile designed by
William Morris (English, 1834–1896)English, 1834–1896
MakerMade by
Morris & Co.(English, 1861–1939)English, 1861–1939
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Adjustable Back Chair
Datec. 1870
PlaceLondon, England
MediumEbonized wood, original embossed velvet, and metal
Dimensions39 × 32 × 27 in. (99.1 × 81.3 × 68.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Arch and Stella Rowan Foundation, Inc.
Object number93.276
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Provenance[H. Blairman & Sons Ltd., London]; purchased by MFAH, 1993.
Exhibition HistoryDefining Modern: European Design 1890-1935, MFA,H, Andrews Gallery, 8/26/01 - 11/11/01, Curator: C. Strauss
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c. 1877–1878
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1869
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Herter Brothers
c. 1881–1882
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Herter Brothers
1869–1871
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77.373
John Vardy
c. 1757
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94.903.1
Richard Wright
c. 1750 or later
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94.893.2
Richard Wright
c. 1750 or later
Mahogany and upholstery (not original)
94.893.1
John Vardy
c. 1757
Limewood, gilt, and upholstery (not original)
94.903.2
c. 1920–1933
Tropical hardwood veneer, other woods, and paint; leather upholstery not original
2016.334.1-.10