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Armchair
Sam Maloof (American, 1916–2009)
1975
Object Place: Alta Loma, California, United States
Medium/Technique
Walnut; Black Vinyl seat
Dimensions
Overall: 97.8 x 66 x 57.2cm (38 1/2 x 26 x 22 1/2in.)
Other (Seat height): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Other (Seat height): 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchased through funds donated by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Gillette Corporation
Accession Number1976.115
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionArmchair w/ black leather seat. Squared back stiles, w/rounded corners, sweep backwards towards feet and crest in single curve and outward toward crest. Deep crest w/ concave curve flush w/ top of stiles and above 7 spooned arrow back spindles, half-round behind. Sculpted arms terminate in point, extend beyond round and tapered front legs.
InscriptionsInscribed on underside of back rail: "M O F A BOSTON / Sam Maloof 1975 f.A.C.C. / NO. 78"
Provenance1975, commissioned from the artist for the MFA's Please Be Seated program. (Accession date: April 14, 1976)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.