Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Four "Conseil" Chairs

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Four "Conseil" Chairs
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DesignerFrench, 1879–1933
MakerFrench, active 1919–1933
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Four "Conseil" Chairs
Datec. 1930
MediumMacassar ebony; upholstery not original
DimensionsEach: 35 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 20 in. (90.2 × 42.5 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith J. Long in memory of Chaya Tinterow
Object number2016.330.1-.4
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
Provenance[Lillian Nassau Ltd, New York City]; purchased by Cornelia and Meredith Long, 1977; given to MFAH, 2016.
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