Folding Side Chair, 1880-1885

THF92166 / Folding Side Chair, 1880-1885
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Artifact Overview

The elaborate machine carving on this factory-made chair is an interpretation of the exotic Far East. Popular in the 1880s, this sub-style of Victorian furniture is known as Anglo-Japanese. This folding chair could be used in a parlor or dining room, or outdoors for a picnic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Folding chair

Date Made

1880-1885

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

76.141.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cherry (Wood)
Metal

Color

Brown
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 37.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 12 in

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