Pair of Side Chairs with Seat Cushions

Two side chairs, adaptation of Klismos form, lacquered black, with gilding.

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Photo: Bequest of Mary Hayward Weir · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Back uprights form continuous curving line both with seat and front legs and with lyre on each side of center. Medallion containing woman's (Medusa?) head. Each chair with modern boxed seat cushion, grey background, yellow stripes and multi-colored flowers, tied to rear uprights with tassled gray silk cord.

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.