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Controller Of The Universe, 2007

Controller Of The Universe, 2007
found tools and wire.
Collection of Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, New York, Courtesy of the FLAG Art....
25.2012.1

There are 3 images and 1 video of this object.

Tall back with straight molded enframement sides and bottom, shaped at top. Crest of pierced volutes and scrolls. Slender arms, scrolled and raked at the knuckles, on turned supports. Flat scrolled and molded front legs terminate in bun feet. Flat front stretcher of pierced volutes and scrolls below straight molded seat rails. Turned side, center, and rear stretchers. Turned rear legs sharply raked. Remains of black varnish. Upholstered in colored wool needlepoint of large floral and animal designs.

wooden chair with needlepoint upholstery Armchair, 1690–95
walnut, wool needlepoint.
1949-16-1-a,b

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Joe Prototype, ca. 1970
polyurethane foam, wood.
Gift of the Estate of Frederick N. Babbish.
1991-94-3

This object was made by Poltronova-Gufram.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A white molded polyester chair loosely resembling an elephant on a black metal base.

Elephant Chair, 1967
molded polyester, bent metal.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1991-47-6-a,b

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

SketchBot (USA), 2012

SketchBot (USA), 2012
aluminum, plastic, assorted electrical components, javascript, html, css and....
Gift of Google Inc..
s-g-1

This object is part of the Digital collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Yeti Rocking Chair, 1968

Yeti Rocking Chair, 1968
goat hide upholstery, polyurethane foam core, wood.
Gift of the Estate of Frederick N. Babbish.
1991-94-10

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

Large chair of soft curvaceous shapes. Reclining back surmounted by two spherical projections; rounded arms curve outward. Red nylon(?) upholstery over foam form; three buttons.

UP 5 Donna Chair, 1969
polyurenthane foam, fabric.
Gift of the Estate of Frederick N. Babbish.
1991-94-13

This object was made by Cassina and Busnelli Italia (C & B).
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Parchment-covered top to fit over coffee table.

Table Top (France), ca. 1935
wood, parchment.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee.
1968-144-5

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

A blue resin chair with black steel legs. The seat is a wavy blue resin resembling a ribbon. The legs are made of steel forming rectangles with crossed metal on the side connecting two legs.

Liliplon Chair, 1987
steel, resin.
Gift of V.I.A..
1990-22-8

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

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.

Triangular cut-out shapes in gelatin-infused cream felt chair structure that repeats the triangular form and is based on the shape of a crumpled used handkerchief.

Bless You Chair, 1999
wool felt, gelatin.
Gift of Louise Campbell.
2009-22-1

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

Wide reclining chair formed of looped strips of bent beachwood. Strips loop back on themselves to form a broad ovoid seat.

Wood Chair, 1988
bent beechwood, metal screws.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2006-4-3

This object was made by Cappellini S.p.A..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 10 images of this object.

Woodgrain design with symmetrical graining. Printed in dark brown on light brown ground.

Sidewall (possibly USA), ca. 1890
brown ink on plain paper.
Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple.
1938-62-73-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

This upholstered armchair has closed arms and a separate seat cushion. The armchair's contour-edged and gilded frame is arched and has a curved back rail with down-turned "ears." The chair's outcurving arms flow into its front legs, terminating in pointed feet on supports. The chair's rear legs are square, slightly outcurved, and moulded on their outer surface. Upholstery is a multicolor pastel silk needlepoint on ivory ground, depicting a vase, round flowers, vines and leaves.

Armchair (France), ca. 1910
carved and gilt wood, silk needlepoint.
1969-71-2-a,b

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

Engineers at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, constructed the Ariel 2 from parts of Ariel test models. NASA transferred the Ariel 2 to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in 1975.

Satellite, Ariel 2 (Replica), 1970s, Original launch date March 27, 1964
epoxy-bonded fiberglass, aluminum, other light metals, plastics.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Transferred from NASA, A19751411000.
16.2012.27

This object was made by Westinghouse and NASA.
There are 5 images of this object.

Black rectangular bench seat bisected by square back rest; two legs, square in section, at one end, plexi-glas sphere as support at the other.

Harry Stool, 1988
joined lacquered wood, plexi-glas.
The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.
2013-50-34-a,b

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

Chair (USA), 1890–1900

Chair (USA), 1890–1900
wood [oak], metal, fabric.
1986-112-1

This object was made by Herkimer Chair Works.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 8 images of this object.

A vase filled with fruit at center towards which two kneeling, confronted maidens reach. They are dressed in flowing classical robes. A stylized Ionic column marks the horizontal repeat. A fabric is draped from the volutes between the two columns. The fabric, trimmed with a Greek key motif with anthemia in the corner, is printed in grisaille with light olive green highlights. A floral garland runs along the top edge while a cable twist runs along the bottom. Printed in grisaille with yellow and ocher.

Dado (France), ca. 1810
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of John Judkyn in memory of his mother, Florence Judkins.
1953-213-1-a,b

This object was made by Joseph Dufour et Cie..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

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.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Commode (France), ca. 1755
wood, lacquer (vernis martin).
Bequest of George D. Widener.
1972-18-3-a,b

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

Self-rocking cradle, with metal fixtures
a: Cradle, b: Stand, c: Rocking Mechanism

Cradle With Stand (USA), 19th century
wood, metal.
1969-131-1-a/c

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

Red lounge chair (A) with 1 roll neck cusion (B) and 3 thin triangular cushions (C/E)

Chair And Cushions (Austria)
metal, enamelled.
1987-32-1-a/e

This object was made by Alpenländische Veredelungs-Industrie Gesellschaft m.b.H..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Bicycle, STRiDA EVO, 2012

Bicycle, STRiDA EVO, 2012
aluminum, plastic.
Courtesy of STRiDA Canada West.
2.2014.1

This object was made by Ming Cycle.
There are 3 images and 1 video of this object.

Canoe Prow (New Zealand), Created before 1840

Canoe Prow (New Zealand), Created before 1840
carved wood, red ocher.
Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian....
15.2012.18

There are 4 images of this object.

Coat rack and deconstructed IKEA parts.

Coat Rack, Frosta Z Coat Rack, 2012
two ikea frosta stools (birch plywood, hardware).
Courtesy of the designer.
s-e-1676

This object was made by Andreas Bhend.
There are 3 images of this object.

Colorful symmetrical, geometric sideboard, made up of three levels/shelving units of various sizes and central grounded 2-drawer sideboard on a stand. Each level has various diagonal units for storage that radiate from the central sideboard; all topped with a stick figure-like element with a grey square for a head.

Carlton Room Divider, 1981
wood, plastic laminate, metal.
Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.
1986-4-1

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

Made of strap-like scrolls of iron joined in reverse position and terminating in a leaf-shaped bobeche with four prickets, the central one threaded at the base. Outer edges of scrolls with double frill of continuous, pierced leaf ornament.

Candle Bracket, ca. 1750
wrought iron.
1937-80-1-a,b

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

White porcelain bowl and cover with blue floral design and a decorative flower knob. Within the design, there is an image of two figures.

Bowl And Lid (England), ca. 1760–70
soft-paste porcelain.
Gift of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman.
1992-5-32-a,b

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

Bird Dart (USA), Created before 1870s

Bird Dart (USA), Created before 1870s
carved cedar, carved ivory, sinew lashing.
Collection of Lucien M. Turner, 1876, Saint Michael, Alaska, Department of....
15.2012.33

There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, curved lid and sides, raised c-scroll motifs at slightly protruding and rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of bowler in mid stride, 2 players behind him, swags and flowers above, background of swirl motifs, lid features smaller reserve of 5 bowling pins in a row. Reverse features empty reserve, c-scrolls, swags, flowers and beading on lid. Lid hinged on side. Striker incorporated into decorative c-scroll on bottom.

Bowlers Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-179

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Curtain Rods (France), ca. 1800
wood, gilt.
1905-13-1-a,b

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

Glass, photographs of use.

Pitcher, Nine Ways to Use a Pitcher, 2012
handblown glass.
Courtesy of the designer.
9.2013.2

This object was made by The Corning Museum of Glass.
There are 2 images of this object.

Glass, photographs of use.

Pitcher, Nine Ways to Use a Pitcher, 2012
handblown glass.
Courtesy of the designer.
9.2013.8

This object was made by The Corning Museum of Glass.
There are 2 images of this object.

Glass, photographs of use.

Pitcher, Nine Ways to Use a Pitcher, 2012
handblown glass.
Courtesy of the designer.
9.2013.9

This object was made by The Corning Museum of Glass.
There are 2 images of this object.

Glass, photographs of use.

Pitcher, Nine Ways to Use a Pitcher, 2012
handblown glass.
Courtesy of the designer.
9.2013.5

This object was made by The Corning Museum of Glass.
There are 2 images of this object.

Glass, photographs of use.

Pitcher, Nine Ways to Use a Pitcher, 2012
handblown glass.
Courtesy of the designer.
9.2013.7

This object was made by The Corning Museum of Glass.
There are 2 images of this object.