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Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
extruded polyethylene fiber and aluminum
Dimensions:
H x W x D (2022.82.1a, frame): 63 3/8 × 39 3/8 × 41 5/16 in. (161 × 100 × 105 cm)
H x W x D (2022.82.1b, seat cushion): 5 1/8 × 51 15/16 × 42 1/2 in. (13 × 132 × 108 cm)
H x W x D (2022.82.1c, base): 76 3/4 × 51 9/16 × 50 in. (195 × 131 × 127 cm)
H x W (20220.82.1d, decorative cushion): 15 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (40 × 40 cm)
Type:
seats and seat components
chairs
Date:
2021
Description:
A Kida Collection Swinging Chair in 'Glow Touch' by Stephen Burks. The chair was created in partnership with DEDON, a handcrafted luxury outdoor furniture company. The chair’s aluminum frame (2022.82.1a) is shaped in a cradle-like form and wrapped in 834 meters of multi-color DEDON fiber. The removable yellow-golden seat cushion (2022.82.1b) has bottom and head support. The black base (2022.82.1c) changes the swinging chair to a lounging chair. The base is comprised of with a U-shaped bottom base and a tall, slightly curved bar with a hook. The swinging lounge chair comes with an orange decorative cushion (2022.81.1d).
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.1a-d
Restrictions & Rights:
Design © Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Kida
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52dad0a29-0199-436e-898c-170ac5708519
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.1a-d