Truss Chaise Longue (W98) (1994)

Erik de Graaff

MDF

Classification:

Craft, Furniture

Materials:

MDF (Medium Density Fibre Board)

Physical Object Description:

Miniature two-part chaise longue constructed from paper-thin flat panels of MDF with mitred edges, abutted and glued to give pierced form. Chaise longue comprises long arched seat, tapering down to the ground at the back, into which is slotted tall narrow arched back, tapering to a point at the top. Both seat and back sections have ribbed and cross-braced sides and base, forming zigzag pattern to sides of seat.

Dimensions:

91 x 38 x 147 cm

Accession Number:

1996.105

Credit:

Presented by the Contemporary Art Society, 1996

Scheme:

Historic Craft Purchase by Purchaser (1949-2010)

Ownership history:

Purchased from the artist by Peter Dormer for the Contemporary Art Society, 1994; presented to Manchester Art Gallery, 1996

Relationship:

Peter Dormer Manchester Art Gallery

Subject:

Furniture

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