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Chieftain Armchair

A work made of teak, with leather upholstery.

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  • A work made of teak, with leather upholstery.

Date:

1949

Artist:

Designed by Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989)
Made by Niels Vodder and Ivan Schlechter, Copenhagen and Gilleleje
Copenhagen, Denmark

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Finn Juhl (Designer)

Title

Chieftain Armchair

Place

Denmark (Artist's nationality:)

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1949

Medium

Teak, with leather upholstery

Dimensions

93.3 × 105.4 × 73.7 cm (36 3/4 × 41 1/2 × 29 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Albert H. Newman

Reference Number

1971.345

Extended information about this artwork

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