Plywood Chair (1988-2004)

Dining chair constructed from 20ml plywood. Open rectangular back rest flaring backwards towards seat, flat seat tapering outwards towards front edge. Straight front legs, back legs curving slightly backwards towards floor. Side sections are cut from one piece of plywood to form side strut of backrest, horizontal seat strut, front and back legs. Cross-section construction on underside of seat to provide strength. Joints are glued and fixed with exposed Phillips-head screws.

Dimensions:

84 x 39.5 x 39 cm

Accession Number:

M20122; 2018.36

Credit:

Purchased by the Contemporary Art Society with funds from the Arts Council Lottery Fund, the Corporate Patrons of Manchester City Galleries and the Crafts Council, 2004

Scheme:

Special Collection Scheme (1997-2004): Craft

Ownership history:

Purchased from SCP Ltd by the Contemporary Art Society for its Special Collection Scheme, with the aid of Arts Council Lottery Funding, 17 November 2004; presented to Manchester Art Gallery, 2005

Relationship:

SCP (Sheridan Coakley Products) Limited, London Manchester Art Gallery

Subject:

Chair

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