La-Z-Boy Chair Company Reclining Chair with Ottomatic Footrest, 1955
THF162688 / La-Z-Boy Chair Company Reclining Chair with Ottomatic Footrest, 1955
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Artifact Overview
Cousins and La-Z-Boy co-founders Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch combined technical knowledge with marketing savvy to create a unique furniture company. Clever marketing language made La-Z-Boy's technological improvements memorable to consumers. The adjustable ottoman Edwin Shoemaker attached to La-Z-Boy's recliners became the "Ottomatic" under Edward Knabusch's marketing influence.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Reclining chair
Date Made
1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.78.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.
Material
Cloth
Metal
Vinyl
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Light brown
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 39 in
Width: 31 in
Length: 29.5 in
Inscriptions
on metal plaque on bottom of back:
La-Z-Boy / RECLINING CHAIR / SER NO. 255883 PAT'D / LA-Z-BOY CHAIR COMPANY MONROE, MICH.
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