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Object Timeline

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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2001

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Armchair (USA)

This is a Armchair. It was designed by Warren McArthur. It is dated ca. 1935 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is leatherette, aluminum. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 87 x 57.5 x 57.5 cm (34 1/4 x 22 5/8 x 22 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Armchair (USA); Designed by Warren McArthur (American, 1885 - 1961); leatherette, aluminum; H x W x D: 87 x 57.5 x 57.5 cm (34 1/4 x 22 5/8 x 22 5/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-10

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