Ace Desk-Chair
Caption
Swen M. Swensson (American, active early 20th century). Ace Desk-Chair, Designed 1929, patented 1932. Painted wood, particle board, rubber, metal hardware, 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 31 1/4 in. (64.8 x 47 x 79.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Kinder Modern, 2015.27.
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Collection
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Collection
Designer
Manufacturer
Title
Ace Desk-Chair
Date
Designed 1929, patented 1932
Geography
Place manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Medium
Painted wood, particle board, rubber, metal hardware
Classification
Dimensions
25 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 31 1/4 in. (64.8 x 47 x 79.4 cm)
Markings
On underside of desk: Oval gold paper label, black lettering: "AMERICAN/ ACE DESK-CHAIR UNIT/ PATENT NO. [1],856,977/ AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, INC. CHICAGO"
Credit Line
Gift of Kinder Modern
Accession Number
2015.27
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