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Armchair & dressing table

Marcel Breuer, 1) 1935; 2) 1935–1936

The armchair has a rectangular re-upholstered back and seat cushions enclosed within cut-out side panels, each fitted with a loop shape with the top forming the armrest and the bottom forming a shelf for cocktails. The dressing table comprises a tall wall mounted mirror flanked by two circular hinged viewing mirrors. Below are two drawer units, one four drawer, and one seven drawer with D-form chromium plated handles.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Armchair & dressing table, 1) 1935; 2) 1935–1936

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

1) sycamore veneered plywood; 2) sycamore veneered plywood & mirrors & chromium plated handles

Dimensions

1) 77.5 x 89 x 85 cm; 2) 157.5 x 116 x 38.2 cm

Grant

43019

Total cost

86038

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