Miniature of Louis 20 chair and crate

German (Weil-am-Rhein)

designed 1992, manufactured 1996

Medium/Technique Blown polypropylene body; aluminum rear legs

Dimensions Overall (chair): 14 x 8 x 9.4 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 11/16 in.)
Overall (crate): 16 x 10.1 x 11.1 cm (6 5/16 x 4 x 4 3/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Vitra Design Museum

Accession Number1996.130a-b

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art

ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds

DescriptionBack, seat and front legs formed from gray mold-blown polypropylene. U-shaped aluminum frame forms rear legs. Rectangular wooden crate with circular opening in front sliding section.

Marks "VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM/MINIATURES" printed on front of crate. "FRAGILE" printed on top of crate.

Provenance1996, gift of Vitra Design Museum to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 1996)