Designer
Sigurd Lewerentz(Swedish, 1885–1975)Swedish, 1885–1975
ManufacturerManufactured by
Gemla Fabrikers AB(Swedish, established 1861)Swedish, 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 DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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Catalogue raisonnéN/A
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1972
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1869–1871
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c. 1925–1933
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