American Art "Mira" Chair Made in New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central AmericaDesigned 1947; made c. 1950 George Nakashima, American, 1905 - 1990 Walnut * Gallery 119, American Art, first floor 1995-68-1 Gift of Mildred Constantine, 1995 |
LabelGeorge Nakashima’s “Mira” chair realizes his belief that furniture need not be overly precious but lived with as a member of the family, embodying imperfection and carrying the wears of everyday interaction. He designed the “Mira” model in the late 1940s as an elevated seat so that his baby daughter, Mira, could sit at the table. Eventually he added a foot support and transformed the chair into a convenient potter’s stool.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
