PBWA Kensington and Chelsea
Seen in the V&A
DESK CHAIR Johnson Wax Building, Racine, Wisconsin, USA Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1937-39 Painted steel, walnut arms, wool and cotton upholstery (rewoven after the original) Manufactured by Metal Office Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan W.8-1992 Given by S C Johnson Wax in honour of the Hon John J Louis Jr, through the American and International Friends of the V&A Rejecting the arguments of the manufacturer who was afraid that the chair might tip over, Wright insisted that a three-legged chair would ensure that employees sit with correct posture.
Designed for the headquarters of Johnson Wax Company in Racine, Wisconsin. S.C. Johnson has kept the desks and chairs in continuous use and as a result none have survived without refurbishment. The company refurbished several sets since 1982 for the purpose of loans to exhibitions, and it is believed that this chair is one of these.
PBWA Kensington and Chelsea
Seen in the V&A
DESK CHAIR Johnson Wax Building, Racine, Wisconsin, USA Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1937-39 Painted steel, walnut arms, wool and cotton upholstery (rewoven after the original) Manufactured by Metal Office Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan W.8-1992 Given by S C Johnson Wax in honour of the Hon John J Louis Jr, through the American and International Friends of the V&A Rejecting the arguments of the manufacturer who was afraid that the chair might tip over, Wright insisted that a three-legged chair would ensure that employees sit with correct posture.
Designed for the headquarters of Johnson Wax Company in Racine, Wisconsin. S.C. Johnson has kept the desks and chairs in continuous use and as a result none have survived without refurbishment. The company refurbished several sets since 1982 for the purpose of loans to exhibitions, and it is believed that this chair is one of these.