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Chair

Giles Gilbert Scott, Designer
, Manufacturer
, Manufacturer
1950-1950 | POW 09703

Details

Collection: Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts
Object type: Chair
Description: Speaker's chair, black bean wood frame, green leather upholstery, carved canopy frame with the Royal coat of arms, carved back panel with the sceptre surmounted by a dove and the mace on a background of intertwined cords and oak leaves with acorns, embroidered textile with Portcullis symbol in the centre, upholstered seat has winged sides, carved armrests with pierced side panels, 'The gift of Australia' carved into back in gothic lettering
Date Created: 1950
Creator: Giles Gilbert Scott (09/11/1880-08/02/1960), Designer
(1888-1985), Manufacturer
(1874), Manufacturer
Production details: Designed (1946-1950)
Manufactured 1950
Dimensions: Object Depth 1118mm; Object Width 1342mm; Object Height 3581mm
Materials: Blackbean wood; Textile; Leather; Brass
Technique: Carved; Upholstered; Embroidery

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