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Tall back with turned posts, fluted and reeded on front surface, which rise to turned finials. Caned central panel framed by a system of pierced scrolls and foliations. Elaborate shell and scroll-carved pierced cresting and front stretcher which lies behind turned, gadroon-capped front legs. Turned side and rear stretchers and rear legs. Upholstered in red silk velvet with red silk fringe.

c. 1690-style chair Chair, early 20th century
walnut, silk; velved seat, caned back.
1950-4-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

High-backed side chair; oak frame composed of two posts culminating in octagonal stiles at top; seat back of four curved horizontal elements. Square seat with slit cut in top rear; apron with curved bottom edges incorporating notch. Four legs ending in eight-sided bun feet. Replacement cushions of dark brown leather with leather lanyards at corners; rectangular back cushion tied to horizontal elements of chair frame; square seat cushion rests on seat, multiple lanyards at each corner hanging to floor.

Side Chair (USA), 1901
joined and carved oak, leather cushions (modern replacements).
Museum purchase from Mary Blackwelder Memorial Fund.
1976-22-1-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 8 images of this object.

Picture Frame, from the Hôtel Guimard

Picture Frame, from the Hôtel Guimard
fruitwood (pearwood?), gold.
1956-76-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In ca. 1735 George II style. Tall, rectangular, with carved cartouche and broken-triangular pediment on top, above acanthus-decorated frieze, shaped base with putti below Vitruvian scroll banding. Pair with NA 5058.

Mirror (England), ca. 1910
carved, gessoed and gilt deal, mirror glass, metal.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
n-a-5057

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In ca. 1735 George II style. Tall, rectangular, with carved cartouche and broken-triangular pediment on top, above acanthus-decorated frieze, shaped base with putti below Vitruvian scroll banding Pair with NA 5057.

Mirror (England), ca. 1910
carved, gessoed and gilt deal, mirror glass, metal.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
n-a-5058

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

This rocking chair has a frame of light wood with large bulbous ends. Along the top of the chair are five of the large bulbous ends creating a high back. The rest of the chair consists of darker semi-circles weaved into the frame and each other.

Rocking Chair (USA), ca. 1920
maple.
Gift of the Hulla family in memory of Mark Wilson Hulla.
1987-37-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

America Figure, ca. 1930

America Figure, ca. 1930
terra cotta.
1952-151-4-a,b

This object was made by Nymphenburg Porzellan.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Similar to 1950-104-2, and similarly fitted.

Door With Handle (France), 1925–26
carved, joined, and lacquered wood, eggshell, mother-of-pearl, gold leaf,....
Gift of Mrs. Solomon R. Guggenheim.
1950-104-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Against a dark green background framed in black above a black reserve which occupies the lower quarter of the door face, a design of a standing trumpeting angel facing the observers right and surmounting a complex of rocks. Rocks and angel in various tones of gold, wings of angel inlaid with egg shell, head-dress with mother of pearl. Door, black on reverse, fitted with scimitar-shaped pull, spring hinges, and floor stop.

Door With Handle (France), 1925–26
carved, joined, and lacquered wood, eggshell, mother-of-pearl, gold leaf,....
Gift of Mrs. Solomon R. Guggenheim.
1950-104-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images and 1 video of this object.

Similar to 1950-104-1 with the position of the angel reversed (facing PR). Similarly fitted

Door With Handle (France), 1925–26
carved, joined, and lacquered wood, eggshell, mother-of-pearl, gold leaf,....
Gift of Mrs. Solomon R. Guggenheim.
1950-104-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Africa Figure, ca. 1930

Africa Figure, ca. 1930
terra cotta.
1952-151-3-a,b

This object was made by Nymphenburg Porzellan.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Simple frame with incised line and thumb indention type decoration; uprights concave at top; top decorated with swags and stylized flowers. Mirror has bevelled edge.

Mirror (France), ca. 1925
cast and patinated bronze with beveled mirrored plate glass.
Gift of Stanley Siegel, from the Stanley Siegel Collection.
1975-32-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

A four paneled screen depicting two Rocky Mountain goats on a grassy cliff with dark blue mountains behind them.

Rocky Mountain Goats Folding Screen, 1936
wood, masonite, paint, lacquer, metal.
Gift of Mr. Charles S. Payson.
1977-46-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Contoured tubular aluminum frame with close fitting deep orange canvas cover stretched over back and seat. Removeable outer cover of yellow vinyl.

"Barwa" Chair, introduced 1947
bent tubular aluminum, canvas.
Gift of Edgar Bartolucci.
2000-17-1

This object was made by Barwa Associates.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Formed as a slatted back rest fanning out with spindles that resemble peacock feathers framed by a rounded crest rail ending in a rope cord seat. The legs of the chair splay out slightly and are connected by a stretcher. Below the seat, two sticks rise up and are continued above by the arm support, where these two elements meet at an acute angle through the arm rests.

Peacock Armchair, 1950s
solid ash, rope cord, and teak.
From the collection of Jon N. Streep, given in his memory.
2011-35-1

This object was made by PP Møbler and Johannes Hansen Møbelsnedkeri A/S.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Chiara Lamp, 1967

Chiara Lamp, 1967
chrome-plated steel.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1991-47-5

This object was made by Flos.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Three-legged hand-carved wood music stand with bottom triangular shelf and open lattice-work top to rest sheet music upon.

Music Stand (USA), 1962
hand-carved cherry wood.
Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
1997-11-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Vertical rectangular mirror in gilt frame incorporating molds of tools, including hatchet and shears.

Mirror (USA), ca. 1974
molded and gilt plaster on wood, mirrored plate glass.
Gift of Thomas Ettinghausen in memory of Richard Ettinghausen.
1990-169-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Upright rectangular unit constructed of modular white planar components consisting of two shelves above a desktop and two shelves below, all with upright supports between; two feet as base.

Bookcase And Desk (Italy), produced between 1969–75
plastic.
Gift of Max Pine.
1999-53-2-a/q

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Black leather bean bag chair.

Sacco Chair, 1968
leather, polystyrene pellets.
Gift of International Contract Furnishings, Inc..
1981-59-1

This object was made by Zanotta S.p.A..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

This high back swivel chair was designed to be the ideal seating unit for the executive. The contoured back and arms provided superior comfort and mobility during long hours behind the desk. The chair's four-pronged metal base was also available in wood. This Jens Risom chair is upholstered in off-white, hand spun natural wool of Risom production. The chair was also available upholstered in leather.

"Executive Posture" Chair, 1962
foam latex on shaved and molded plywood; cushion foam latex pin core; base of....
1971-13-1-a,b

This object was made by Jens Risom Design.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

White molded fiberglass seat rising to high narrow rectangular back, mounted on chrome-plated steel post housed in black, bent tubular steel base with small loop as footrest; post can be raised and lowered; dial to lock and unlock post located under seat.

Appoggio Adjustable Stool, 1971
molded fiberglass,chrome-plated and bent, enameled tubular steel.
The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.
2013-50-44

This object was made by Sormani.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Double revolution spiral staircase model.

Staircase Model (France), late 20th century
cherry.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-23

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Pillan Lamp, 1972

Pillan Lamp, 1972
metal (painted).
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1991-47-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Polifemo Shade, 1983

Polifemo Shade, 1983
metal, glass.
Gift of Carlo Forcolini.
1992-120-1-a/c

This object was made by Artemide S.p.A..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Red wooden chair with straight back panel, with hole at the top, which reaches nearly to the ground. Square seat with leather cushion framed by wood; straight legs terminating in black wheels.

Tao Side Chair, 1988
wood, leather.
Gift of Agnes Bourne, Inc..
1993-144-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Metal chair in the form of a shopping cart.

Consumer's Rest Chair, ca. 1991
metal.
Museum purchase from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1992-112-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A four leg chair with armrests made of maple branches. The back of the chair is made of farming tools and the seat composed of a weaved black material. Proper front left foot is metal, with decorative talons holding rock-crystal ball.

Rugbeater Armchair, 1991
maple, metal, glass, twill tape.
Museum purchase from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1991-131-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Screen composed of three slightly curved, rectangular panels, interlocking along serrated edges.

Shaker Screen Screen, 1991
wood.
Gift of Cappellini S.p.a, with assistance from Modern Age Gallery.
1993-100-3-a/c

This object was made by Cappellini S.p.A..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Rocking chair with rockers at the front to legs and back to legs, making the chair rock sideways. Ladder back topped with two spherical finials, and seat with indentations for sitting. Flat topped armrests.

Rocking Chair (USA), 1991
oak.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1992-26-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Chair back composed of one straight line of iron on left that leads down to the right in a curly and squiggly diagonal line to the seat of the chair. Seat is flat with thin cushion; straight legs terminate at rubber casters.

Curl Chair, 1992
iron, rubber.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1992-76-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Contoured rectangular black plastic back with black mesh fabric, set into aluminum frame with two short arms above contoured rectangular textile-covered seat surmounting base composed of shaft on four splayed feet with black castors.

Liberty Ergonomic Task Chair Task Chair, 2007
die-cast aluminum, injection-molded plastic, textile mesh (polyester, nylon,....
Gift of Humanscale.
2008-12-1

This object was made by Humanscale.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Woven tan wicker armchair with colorful found plastic and rubber objects (including discarded bottles, tire, flip-flop, broken doll parts) woven into, and protruding from, the form.

Trans... Armchair, 2007
wicker, iron, found objects (plastic, rubber).
Commissioned from the designers by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
2007-46-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 16 images of this object.

Form composed of three scrolling, foliate, grey polyconcrete modules (two small single modules flanking one large central module); flexible pipes extending from top and bottom of center section; tap attached at right side.

Heatwave Radiator, 2007
molded polyconcrete (polyester concrete), aluminum.
Gift of Jaga, N.V..
2008-13-1-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular upholstered back; posts and rails fully carved with rocaille ornament. Straight padded arms on curved, carved stumps. Serpentine front rail, carved similar to back. Front rail merges into cabriole gadrooned and carved front legs. Cabriole rear legs. Upholstered seat and back (yellowish-green, with flowerlike motif).

Chair (Germany), mid-18th century
carved walnut.
1906-17-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

"Cockfight chair" Reading Chair

"Cockfight chair" Reading Chair
turned and joined walnut, leather, brass, tin.
1960-164-16-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 12 images of this object.