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Rectangular form; white lacquered sheet steel housing flanked by red elm wood sides; slotted grill in two horizontal rows across front face

L1 Speaker, 1957
lacquered sheet steel, red elm.
Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
1986-99-14

This object was made by Braun AG.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 5, 2015.

Rectilinear seat and legs surmounted by U-shaped arm/back support rising from central post at back of seat; the whole covered in black leather.

"Veronica" Chair, ca. 1987
polyeurethane, fiberglass, leather.
Gift of CASAS.
1988-10-1

This object was made by CASAS.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 28, 2017.

Dressing Table And Bench (USA)

Dressing Table And Bench (USA)
lacquered joined wood, mirrored glass, metal.
1969-97-7-a/i

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on March 23, 2017.

Marmon Twelve Automobile Model

Marmon Twelve Automobile Model
painted wood, lacquer, metal.
1985-112-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on March 23, 2017.

Marmon Sixteen Automobile Model

Marmon Sixteen Automobile Model
lacquered wood, chrome-plated metal, molded rubber.
1977-71-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on March 9, 2017.

Rectangular writing desk on four tapering legs, square in section; the whole covered with brown-beige mottled shagreen (manta ray skin); six drawers with oblong ivory pulls.

Desk (France), 1930–35
joined wood, cut, pressed and dyed shagreen, carved ivory.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee.
1968-144-13-a/g

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 21, 2016.

Cast aluminum frame with four legs, with open strut support system. Frame coated with epoxy paint. Base of walnut with webbed support. Struts continue from legs up back of sofa to support two shaped walnut horizontal elements. Seat and back upholstered in leather with rectangular paneled cushions. Two rectangular horizontal arms with similar cushions.

ES 108 Sofa, 1984
aluminum, walnut, leather, epoxy, urethane foam, polyster fiber.
Gift of Herman Miller, Inc..
1985-98-1

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 9, 2016.

Welded wire form comprising bucket-type seat on conical base; back/arms with band of green uhpholstery; green seat cushion.

Chair (USA), 1966
bronze-plated steel, nylon upholstery.
Gift of Knoll Associates, Inc..
1971-16-1

This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 22, 2016.

Globular, white fiberglass base rising to out-turned arms on left and right; arms, seat, and roughly rectangular seat cushion covered in bright orange woven wool upholstery.

Culbuto Rocking Stool, 1967
molded fiberglass, woven wool upholstery.
The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.
2013-50-28-a,b

This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on September 23, 2015.

Pernilla Lounge Chair, Ottoman And Cushion

Pernilla Lounge Chair, Ottoman And Cushion
bent birch, webbing (bast), woven cotton.
1992-177-1-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 14 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on September 16, 2015.

Rectangular form, two shades of mahogany, solid and veneer, on four square tapering legs with horizontally ribbed bronze inlays, square bronze cuffs, acorn feet. Hinged table top with bronze edging and automatically emerging book-rest can be tilted and raised to various levels. One wide drawer in table skirt with ribbed bronze border and two bronze swag handles contains sliding leather-covered writing surface over three inner rear drawers and two sliding covered drawers in front, one of which is compartmented and can be pulled out through side of large drawer. Above each leg on skirt, a square cuff, three vertical grooves and a rosette; bronze beading frames central panel on each side. Horizontal splits through top in four places, badly scratched in upper left corner, other minor scratches, missing beading, missing pieces of wood.

Architect's Table (Germany), 1780–95
carved and joined mahogany, mahogany veneer, oak, walnut, pine, cherry,....
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-160-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 9 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on August 24, 2015.

Terminal comprising integrated screen and keyboard. The flat rectangular screen set in a bright red box-shaped housing on a flat dark grey base; three red function buttons alligned vertically at bottom right of screen. The keyboard set into base in front of the screen, with tan keys and blue, red and green function buttons.

"UBIQ" Computer Terminal
zinc alloy, polyurethane paint, plastic, electronic components.
Gift of Lexis-Nexis.
1997-69-1

This object was made by Mead Data Central.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 54 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 29, 2015.

Blue, open, shell-like chair upholstered in fabric, resting on chrome legs. The chair's armrests formed by symmetrical "dips" in the shell. Accompanying ottoman, also with chrome legs and a rectangular, blue, cushion.

Womb Chair And Ottoman, 1948
polyester, foam, tubular steel.
1979-80-1-a/e

This object was made by Knoll Textiles.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 7 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on June 23, 2015.

Roughly circular large bowl form of clear and white glass. One of 11 vessel forms of various sizes, reminiscent of sea creatures or sea shell forms. Vessels can be arranged in a variety of combinations.

White Seaform Group Vessel, 1982
blown glass.
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Chazen.
1984-137-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on May 8, 2015.

Long, veneered rectangular form with rounded front corners; brass rail attached to top rear; central section with four hinged doors, each with brass knob; drawers inside; narrow vertical strip of plain brass attached at center; open shelves at sides. Base with four square reeded feet.

Sideboard (USA), 1929–1930
imbuia wood (brazillian walnut), macassar ebony, maple, monel metal, brass.
Gift of Alan and Leo Dworsky in memory of Ruth and Moses Dworsky.
1987-31-1-a/l

This object was made by Schmieg, Hungate & Kotzian, Inc..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Rectangular tray of white clay, with up-turned edges. On dark gray ground, underglaze sgraffito decoration of three female heads.

Tray (Italy), 1958
glazed earthenware.
1958-110-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
It was most recently photographed on March 27, 2015.

Circular porcelain plate with a wide rim broken up on opposite sides by extending geometric shapes. Rim and bowl have a continuous enamel and gilding geometric shapes and patterns in mainly blue, red and gold colors.

Platter (USA), 1986
enameled and gilt porcelain.
Museum purchase from the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1987-40-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on March 6, 2015.

Mummy Mask
H x W x D: 27 x 45 x 58 cm (10 5/8 x 17 11/16 x 22 13/16 in.).
Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.
1951-84-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
It was most recently photographed on February 27, 2015.

Double staircase model in English style.

Staircase Model (France), 1850–75
carved, planed, turned and joined walnut, mahogany and inlaid satinwood.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-18

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 24, 2015.

Louis XV style armchair, caned, with leather seat

Armchair (France), 18th century
wood, cane, leather.
Gift of Neil Sellin.
1967-87-5-a

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Angular, wing-armed chair, arms splayed outwards, deep rhomboid seat; upholsted in tan fabric with brown and green printed motif of birds fluttering or perched among leafy branches; four tapered wooden block feet.

Armchair (USA), ca. 1945
wood, upholstery.
Gift of James M. Osborn.
1969-97-8-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Signorina Armchair, ca. 1987

Signorina Armchair, ca. 1987
steel, painted.
1988-19-1

This object was made by Alias.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

One-piece seat and back made of bent aluminum sheet perforated with 60 circular holes; legs and armrests of curved aluminum strips; white rubber feet.

Landi Chair, designed 1939; this example manufactured after 1961
aluminum, rubber.
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society.
2001-31-5

This object was made by P. and W. Blattmann Metallwarenfabrik.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Chair with horizontal plywood sheets as back and seat-both with red cushions. Legs are flat sheets placed perpendicularly to seat with triangular cutouts at ground; one stretcher across the bottom.

Usonian Side Chair, ca. 1950
plywood, plain woven polyester.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1997-90-1-a/c

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Table
wood.
1968-158-24

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

U-shaped top rail curving forward to produce the chair's arms. Top rail carried by a wide splat, arm extensions each supported by three uprights, one of which is an upward extension of the back leg. The cushion in natural leather on the seat is supported by bands of woven material, fitted into a wooden frame. The seat is fitted on all four sides with a shaped, indented apron.

Chinese Chair, 1944
stained cherry wood, leather.
Gift of the Danish Government.
1976-117-1-a,b

This object was made by Fritz Hansen Inc., Denmark.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

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.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Swivel stool on four legged rolling base. Steel foot ring above splayed feet. Square upholstered seat. One tubular arm rises at side, fitted with "roll" support; this cylindrical arm or rest is adjustable in height or distance from seat by a ratchet system. Upholstered in purple hopsack material.

"Rollback" operational stool Chair, 1977
chrome-plated steel, polyurethane foam, nylon, aluminum, fabric.
1981-24-1

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Chairs (France)

Chairs (France)
carved walnut, silk damask upholstery (modern).
1968-158-1-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

The Sportes Mesh Chair Armchair, 1984

The Sportes Mesh Chair Armchair, 1984
enameled, molded mesh steel.
Gift of JG Furniture Systems, Inc..
1989-57-1

This object was made by JG Furniture Systems, Inc..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

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.
It was most recently photographed on February 23, 2015.

Dark brown wood frame with roughly ovoid curved and caned back and arms; Y-shaped wooden support connecting horizontal frame elements. Straight front legs rising to form arm supports; splayed rear legs curved forward at top to meet front legs. Seat upholstered in warm-toned woven fabric of red, orange, and purple hues.

Armchair (USA), 1959
laminated walnut, caning, woven wool upholstery.
Gift of Dunbar Furniture Co..
1971-20-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 19, 2015.

Wicker chair in bowl shape with teak legs and cross bar.

Lounge Chair (Denmark), ca. 1950
teak and wicker.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1990-141-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 19, 2015.

Light yellow bucket seat surmounting criss-crossed metal rod legs on curved wooden rockers.

RAR Rocking Chair, ca. 1948–50
molded fiberglass-reinforced polyester, bent metal rods, wood, rubber.
Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
1986-99-46

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 19, 2015.

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.
It was most recently photographed on February 19, 2015.

"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.
It was most recently photographed on February 17, 2015.