Dining Room Table and Chairs, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, Kansas

Sheet divided into upper and lower sections.

Dining Room Table and Chairs, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, KansasArticle
Photo: Museum purchase from Smithsonian Regents Collections Acquisition and Friends of Drawings and Prints Funds · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

In upper part, from left to right: elevation views of table, one from side and other from front. A green cloth, floral arrangement, and bowl sit atop table. Elevation views from side, back and front of slatted, high-backed side chair cushions. Lower part shows plan of table and side chair.

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.