Collections record Beta

Chair

2016-36-16 a,b

Anodized aluminum chair made by the Warren McArthur Corporation as part of a set of children's furniture. A - Chair frame formed by tubular members joined with aluminum rings. The front legs are joined by an inward-curving stretcher just below the seat and are joined to the back legs by straight stretchers at mid-point. The back legs are joined by a straight stretcher, also at mid-point. The back legs continue upwards to form the chair back, with three straight aluminum sections at the front and sides forming the frame for the chair seat. The seat back is formed by upholstered fabric looped and sewn around chair frame. Chair seat upholstery is detached. Upholstery is a dark orange or rust color. Chair has thin, bare aluminum arms stretching from below the seat to the chair back. B - Seat upholstery, detached, orange/rust fabric.

Part of a collection owned by twin brothers Dr. John Houlihan (dental surgeon) and Dr. James Houlihan (optometrist). Used in their medical office waiting room in Torrington, CT. Purchased in 1939 by Dr. John Houlihan from the Superintendent of the Warren McArthur Corporation in Bantam, CT. The donor believes the set of children's furniture was custom made for Dr. Houlihan.

• Warren McArthur Corporation

c.1939

Height 23.25", Width 16.5", Depth 13"

• steel
• fabric
• aluminum