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Armchair

Armchair

Sam Maloof (American, 1916–2009)
1975
Object PlaceAlta Loma, California, United States
Medium/TechniqueWalnut, Black Vinyl seat
DimensionsOverall: 97.8 x 76.2 x 65.4cm (38 1/2 x 30 x 25 3/4in.)
Other (Seat height): 35.6 cm (14 in.)
Credit LinePurchased through funds donated by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Gillette Corporation
Accession number1976.116
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ClassificationsFurniture
InscriptionsInscribed on underside of rear rail: "M O F A BOSTON / Sam Maloof 1975 f.A.C.C. / NO. 82" Paper label attached to upholstery: "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG IS NOT / TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER / ALL NEW MATERIALS consisting of / mattresses: / polyurethane foam... 100% [etc.] Ballard UPHOLSTERING / 1063 E. THIRD ST., POMONA, CA 91766"Provenance1975, commissioned from the artist for the MFA's Please Be Seated program. (Accession date: April 14, 1976)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.