La-Z-Boy Chair Company Monticello Reclining Chair, 1964-1965
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Cousins and La-Z-Boy co-founders Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch combined technical knowledge with marketing savvy to create a unique furniture company. Yet, not all of La-Z-Boy's strategies succeeded. The "Americana Collection," which included the "Monticello" recliner, was an attempt to combine early American styles with modern aesthetics. The line fell flat with customers, who preferred either modern or historical styles.
Cousins and La-Z-Boy co-founders Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch combined technical knowledge with marketing savvy to create a unique furniture company. Yet, not all of La-Z-Boy's strategies succeeded. The "Americana Collection," which included the "Monticello" recliner, was an attempt to combine early American styles with modern aesthetics. The line fell flat with customers, who preferred either modern or historical styles.
Artifact
Reclining chair
Date Made
1964-1965
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.78.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Naugahyde (TM)
Color
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 41.5 in
Width: 33.25 in
Length: 25.5 in
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