Morris Chair, 1912-1916
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The "Morris" Chair is named after William Morris, a 19th century leader of the British Arts and Crafts movement. The characteristic of a Morris chair is the adjustable backrest which made them comfortable and consequently popular. Morris chairs came in many styles -- this chair was created in the American "Mission" style, made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshop and was widely imitated.
The "Morris" Chair is named after William Morris, a 19th century leader of the British Arts and Crafts movement. The characteristic of a Morris chair is the adjustable backrest which made them comfortable and consequently popular. Morris chairs came in many styles -- this chair was created in the American "Mission" style, made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshop and was widely imitated.
Artifact
Morris chair
Date Made
1912-1916
Creators
Craftsman Workshops (Eastwood, Syracuse, N.Y.)
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Eastwood
Creator Notes
Made by Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, New York
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
93.169.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Oak (Wood)
Leather
Upholstery
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 38.625 in
Width: 31 in
Depth: 46 in
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