Armchair

Manufacturer J. Fleischauer's Söhne, Nurenberg German

ca. 1900

Not on view

The living/dining room that Riemerschmid designed for the Mayer home retains traces of the characteristic curves associated with Art Nouveau, which was known as Jugendstil in Germany. Nonetheless, the room has more in common with the principles espoused at the time by English Arts and Crafts designers. Riemerschmid's chair, in particular, suggests the solid straightforward construction of medieval furniture.

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Title: Armchair
Designer: Richard Riemerschmid (German, Munich 1868–1957 Munich)
Manufacturer: J. Fleischauer's Söhne, Nurenberg
Date: ca. 1900
Medium: Beech
Dimensions: 33 3/8 in. × 23 5/8 in. × 20 in. (84.8 × 60 × 50.8 cm)
Classification: Furniture
Credit Line: Purchase, Peter Palumbo Gift, 1987
Object Number: 1987.29
Rights and Reproduction: © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

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