Chair

1876

Cevedra B. Sheldon
American, 1840–1895
Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company
American, 1877–1897
New York

Patent furniture reached the height of its popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. This folding chair was patented in 1876 and touted in advertisements as “the king of all chairs.”
It could be adjusted into numerous positions by utilizing the lever on the seat rail and was used variously as a lounge chair, an invalid chair, a smoking chair, or a bed. Most likely exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, this chair was prized for its durable materials and comfort in addition to its versatility.

Status: On View, Gallery 176
Department: Arts of the Americas

Artist: Cevedra B. Sheldon
Title: Chair
Place: New York City (Object made in)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1876
Medium: Iron, walnut, cane, and upholstery
Dimensions: 115.6 × 71.1 × 72.4 cm (45 1/2 × 28 × 28 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Stefan T. Edlis
Reference Number: 1984.722
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