Sigurd Lewerentz
Armchair

Armchair

Public Domain

Armchair
DesignerSwedish, 1885–1975
ManufacturerSwedish, established 1861
CultureSwedish
Titles
  • Armchair
Datec. 1932
MediumBeechwood and original leather
Dimensions37 7/8 × 22 1/2 × 24 1/4 in. (96.2 × 57.2 × 61.6 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of John Casbarian, FAIA, and Danny Samuels, FAIA, in their honor
Object number2019.494
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
On view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Special Collections
Object Type
ProvenanceRiksrevisionsverket, Stockholm; Sold or given to unidentified employee, 1960s; [Bukowski Auktioner AB, Stockholm, November 21, 2017, Lot 156]; [Jacksons Design, Stockholm]; purchased by MFAH, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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