Two Chairs and a Table

Circular table supported by fluted column decorated with snake coil in relief.

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

Base showing frieze of classical figures in white on blue ground, table terminates with women's feet. Flanking table, left, chair with curved back, ovoidal medallion at top rail. Right, X-framed chair painted green, back splat in gothic tracery style.

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.