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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 76.2 x 65.4cm (38 1/2 x 30 x 25 3/4in.)
Other (Seat height): 35.6 cm (14 in.)
Other (Seat height): 35.6 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
Purchased through funds donated by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Gillette Corporation
Accession Number1976.116
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionArmchair w/ leather seat. Squared back stiles, w/ rounded corners, sweep backwards to feet. Wide sculpted splat, flush w/ top of rear stiles. 7 tapered spindles between splat and seat. Paddle shaped arms. Round, tapered front legs.
InscriptionsInscribed on underside of rear rail: "M O F A BOSTON / Sam Maloof 1975 f.A.C.C. / NO. 82"
Paper label attached to upholstery: "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG IS NOT / TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER / ALL NEW MATERIALS consisting of / mattresses: / polyurethane foam... 100% [etc.] Ballard UPHOLSTERING / 1063 E. THIRD ST., POMONA, CA 91766"
Paper label attached to upholstery: "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG IS NOT / TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER / ALL NEW MATERIALS consisting of / mattresses: / polyurethane foam... 100% [etc.] Ballard UPHOLSTERING / 1063 E. THIRD ST., POMONA, CA 91766"
Provenance1975, commissioned from the artist for the MFA's Please Be Seated program. (Accession date: April 14, 1976)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.