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Armchair for Chamber Music Hall, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo

Designer Eliel Saarinen American
Designer Eero Saarinen American, born Finland
1939–40
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair for Chamber Music Hall, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
  • Designer: Eliel Saarinen (American (born Finland), Rantasalmi 1873–1950 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)
  • Designer: Eero Saarinen (American (born Finland), Kirkkonummi 1910–1961 Ann Arbor, Michigan)
  • Date: 1939–40
  • Medium: Maple with cotton upholstery
  • Dimensions: H.30-3/4, W.22-1/2, D.23-1/4 in. (78.1 x 57.2 x 59.1 cm.)
  • Classification: Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc., 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.161
  • Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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