Created by
Wilson, Folayemi, American
Subject of
Neutra, Richard Joseph, Austrian American, 1892 - 1970
Date
2004
Medium
aluminum
Dimensions
H x W x D: 39 × 18 9/16 × 18 9/16 in. (99 × 47.1 × 47.1 cm)
Description
Prototype for Typochair (Chair, Chair) designed and created by Folayemi Wilson. The chair is entirely constructed from aluminum and incorporates the letters C, H, A, I, and R, using the typeface Neutra designed by Richard Neutra. The chair has a rectangular seat, a high back, and armrests. The high chair back is a thin, squared, rectangular frame with a center splat designed to form the capital letter [A]. The proper left armrest, front leg, and back leg form the capital letter [R]. Attached to the top of the proper right front leg, a handrest forms the capital letter [C]. The proper right front leg, back leg, and side stretcher form the capital letter [H]. There is a squared cross stretcher that forms the capital letter [I] in a horizontal orientation that attaches the left and right legs. The six pieces that comprise the chair have drill holes at the attachment points and the chair is held together with silver tone cap screws.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
seats and seat components
chairs
Topic
Art
Craftsmanship
Design
Furniture design
Graphic design
Typography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2024.16
Restrictions & Rights
© Folayemi Wilson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52ea6dc51-938e-4c3f-8a9f-bc5170cf2b2a

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