Design for Two Chairs

Left, armchair in curule style characterized by x-shaped front legs, terminating in goat hoofs.

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Photo: Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Armrests in form of coiled snakes, backrest sloped. Upholstered in blue and white, classical motifs. Right, side chair, circular back supported by busts of Harpies, with center palmette. Legs in form of goat legs, goat head at knee of chair. Upholstered in blue and white, medallion on back of chair showing classical winged figures.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.