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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