Judging from its appearance, this chair seems like a 1970s dresser chair.
Its low seating, dainty size and feminine form are features that suggest it
serves that particular use. Its oversized backrest can serve the function of a makeshift
rack for clothes and other wardrobe peripherals to be temporarily hung on,
another reason why it could be a dresser chair.
The style of the chair is a blend of traditional and contemporary,
an attribute of the 1970s postmodern movement. The form of the chair is simple,
incorporating clean lines and organic curves, and its legs are tapered thin
towards the end without any fussiness. All of which follow the principles of
modern design. Yet, there is an injection of ornamentation and old world charm
with its choice of fabric. The upholstery of the chair is dramatic and made
elaborate in floral patterns, evoking a Victorian vibe. This however is again
toned down in a muted color palette of ivory. This balance of old and new,
utilitarian and decoration, gives the chair its 70s postmodern characteristics.
The construction of the chair seems to be done by conventional
manufacturing methods using conventional materials. The legs are mostly made
out of timber and the tips that would come into contact with the floor are
attached with circular metal fittings to give the chair more balance. It is
then screwed on to a metal fitting that is attached to the pinewood frame of
the seat.
When disassembled, the seat consists of 4 main parts- the pinewood
frame, foam, decron and fabric for upholstery. The backrest is a piece of curve
plywood manufactured using the bent lamination technique, in which wood veneers
are stacked, glued and pressed with molds. When completely dried, the backrest
is then covered with decron on one side and upholstered with fabric.
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