In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Wishbone Chair, Arthur Espenet Carpenter (American, 1920–2006), 1970, Walnut and leather
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Chair · Bolinas

Wishbone Chair

Arthur Espenet Carpenter (American, 1920–2006) · Bolinas · 1970

This chair by Art Carpenter is richly evocative of the revival of crafts in the United States following World War II and represents the idea of the self-taught furniture maker. Other related objects in the collection are the chair by George Nakashima and the print table by Sam Maloof.

— Yale University Art Gallery, catalogue text
Medium
Walnut and leather
Dimensions
31.1 x 21.3 x 21.5 in. (79.1 x 54 x 54.6 cm)
Accession
1999.70.1
Credit line
Yale University Art Gallery

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