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Ballarat Clarendon CollegeChairs, Chancel chairs, c1870
... Chairs...Chancel chairs...These chairs originate from St Andrews Kirk, Ballarat, c1870s. ...Matching set of three ornately carved, English Oak, chancel and clergy chairs; minister's chair with arms; elder chairs without arms. ...Plaques at front of chair seats: Original St Andrews Kirk / Minister's Chairs c1870s / Gift Clark and Margaret Chester...Chancel chairs Chairs ...These chairs originate from St Andrews Kirk, Ballarat, c1870s. The Rev William Henderson, Presbyterian Minister of Ballarat (1857 - 1886), founded Ballarat College in 1864. The chairs were is use in St Andrews Kirk during his tenure. At this time Ballarat College was situated in the grounds of St Andrews Kirk and remained there until 1912. In 1995 a plaque to this effect was erected in the grounds of St Andrews Kirk, and unveiled by Old Collegian and school Council member, Kenneth D Baird. Matching set of three ornately carved, English Oak, chancel and clergy chairs; minister's chair with arms; elder chairs without arms. Plaques at front of chair seats: Original St Andrews Kirk / Minister's Chairs c1870s / Gift Clark and Margaret Chesterrev william henderson, st andrews kirk -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeChairs
... Chairs...Chairs...Some of these chairs remained n general use within the school even after MacFarland Hall was renovated in the early 2000s. ...Chairs from the original MacFarland Dining Hall, opened in 1936. ...Chairs MacFarland Hall Chairs from the original MacFarland Dining Hall, opened in 1936. ...Some of these chairs remained n general use within the school even after MacFarland Hall was renovated in the early 2000s. Chairs from the original MacFarland Dining Hall, opened in 1936. Chairs purchased from money donated by four old boys (see The Minervan June 1936 p.19)chairs, macfarland hall -
Melbourne LegacyFurniture, Table and Chairs, circa 1920's
... Table and Chairs...The table and chairs once belonged to the Officers' Mess, 24th Battalion. ...Each chair has an engraved plaque with an officer's name from 24th Battalion. ...Names inscribed on each chair: Lt A.L. Bacon, 2Lt W.A. Baldie, Capt J.C.L. ...It was during this time that the chairs were made and used for dining-in nights. ...The table and chairs once belonged to the Officers' Mess, 24th Battalion. From 1928 - 1936 the CO of the 24th Battalion was Lt Col S.G. Savige, DSO MC. It was during this time that the chairs were made and used for dining-in nights. During the a ceremony of remembrance, each officer stood behind a chair and called the name on its back as a mark of respect for those KIA during WW1. At the inaugural meeting of the Club, from which arose Melbourne Legacy, in September 1923, eight of the fourteen members had worn the colour patch of 24th Battalion.The connection to Savige and the fact that many of his officers from 24th Battalion became members of Melbourne Legacy. This table and its chairs were formally gifted to Melbourne Legacy on 9th May 1956 when the Legacy Club of Melbourne moved to Legacy House. They have been used since in the Board Room, now located on level 1, Legacy House, 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Two Legatees were responsible for fully refurbishing the table and chairs - Legatee Gordon Beith (Morrabbin Branch) and Legatee Ted McKenzie (Footscray/Sunshine Branch) Board Room Table - Clear varnished timber table with a two piece glass top Table legs are turned timber on wheels x 5. Two at each end and one in the centre. Chairs - Clear varnished timber with leather cushions x 20. Each chair has an engraved plaque with an officer's name from 24th Battalion. With the exception of one who died shortly after returning to Australia all were KIA in various battles during WW1. The 24th Battalion (the Kooyong Regiment) Robinson Road, Surrey Hills. Vic Names inscribed on each chair: Lt A.L. Bacon, 2Lt W.A. Baldie, Capt J.C.L. Biggsley, Lt P.S. Carne MSM, Lt J.B.N. Carvick MC, Lt J.R. Clarke, 2Lt F.M. Coffee, Lt P.G. Denton-Fethers, Lt W.S. Finlay, Capt J.H. Fletcher, Lt A.C. Fogarty, 2Lt A.G. Gilchrist, Lt J. Harris, Lt A.J. Kerr, Maj. C.E. Manning, Capt G.L. Maxfield MC, 2Lt H.L. Rhynehart, Capt W.H. Tatnall, 2Lt R.N. Thomas, Capt C.M. Williams MC furniture, 24th battalion -
Robin Boyd FoundationFurniture - Chair, Harry Bertoia, Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs, 1952
... Chair...Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs...A mid-century design classic, these chairs were designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by furniture maker Knoll....Four white wire mesh chairs on black metal frame...Walsh St furnishings robin boyd OHM2022 OHM2022_21 Four white wire mesh chairs on black metal frame Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs Furniture Chair Harry Bertoia ...A mid-century design classic, these chairs were designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by furniture maker Knoll.Four white wire mesh chairs on black metal framewalsh st furnishings, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_21 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper Clipping, San Remo & Phillip Island Advertiser, Museum Chairs restored, 18/2/2015
... Museum Chairs restored...The chairs together with a large table originally were used by the Phillip Island Council for monthly shire meetings in the old shire hall in Thompson Avenue. ...Article and photo of Bev Forrest, Cherry McFee & Elaine Alexander sitting on the newly reupholstered antique chairs in the museum. ...Museum Chairs restored Newspaper Clipping San Remo & Phillip Island Advertiser ...The chairs together with a large table originally were used by the Phillip Island Council for monthly shire meetings in the old shire hall in Thompson Avenue. When the new offices opened on the corner of Church Street & Thompson Avenue in 1978 modern furniture was installed. They were then donated to the Historical Society. Article and photo of Bev Forrest, Cherry McFee & Elaine Alexander sitting on the newly reupholstered antique chairs in the museum. museum chairs and table, chairs restoration, cherry mcfee, bev forrest, elaine alexander, phillip island & san remo advertiser, shire of phillip island -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, High Chairs, n.d
... High Chairs...Diagrams of high chairs....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Furniture high Chairs Diagrams of high chairs. Diagrams of high chairs. ...Diagrams of high chairs.Diagrams of high chairs.Diagrams of high chairs.furniture, high chairs -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Huntley and William Cragg on dining room chairs in garden
... Mr Huntley and William Cragg on dining room chairs in garden...Two men in suites on dining room chairs in garden in front of foliage. ...Mr Huntley and William Cragg Two men in suites on dining room chairs in garden in front of foliage. Mr Huntley and William Cragg on dining room chairs in garden Photograph ...Cragg/Wearmouth Family collection. Two men in suites on dining room chairs in garden in front of foliage. Mr Huntley and William Cragg -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletChairs
... Chairs...Some, including the Art Deco dining table and chairs in the Music Room ( MBC0038.2) ... appear to be domestic furnishings rather than those of a 'resort house'. ...Two blonde wood chairs with brown leather seats. Carved floral design at back, top of chairs....Chairs ..."Today the Chalet lounges and hallways are stocked with a number of disparate furnishings of unknown provenance - table and chair settings... many ranging in styles from Edwardian and Art Deco periods. While they may appear to be original to the rooms, the items are not evident in any of the historic photographs surveyed in the course of this report, so their historical association with the Chalet does not appear to be strong and enduring. Some, including the Art Deco dining table and chairs in the Music Room ( MBC0038.2) ... appear to be domestic furnishings rather than those of a 'resort house'. Two blonde wood chairs with brown leather seats. Carved floral design at back, top of chairs. -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Original Photograph, Mr. C.J. Brooks, Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council, November 1995
... Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council....Colour photo, Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council....Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council. ...Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber -
Clunes MuseumFurniture - CHAIRS
... CHAIRS...IT IS ON PERMANENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. CHAIRS WERE USED FOR MEETINGS OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL. ...CHAIRS, WOODEN FRAME WITH DARK BROWN LEATHER / LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERED SEATS....Furniture CHAIRS ...IT IS ON PERMANENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. CHAIRS WERE USED FOR MEETINGS OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL. THE CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL CEASED TO EXIST IN 1965, WHEN AMALGAMATION WITH THE SHIRE OF TALBOT TOOK PLACE.CHAIRS, WOODEN FRAME WITH DARK BROWN LEATHER / LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERED SEATS..furniture, office, hepburn shire -
Robin Boyd FoundationFurniture - Chair, Thonet
... Chair...This is one of the original chairs that was used in the dining room....Thonet Bentwood chair, pale timber and pale wicker (811 Bentwood Cane Dining Chair)...First of two such chairs...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne This is one of the original chairs that was used in the dining room. Walsh St furnishings robin boyd First of two such chairs Thonet Bentwood chair, pale timber and pale wicker (811 Bentwood Cane Dining Chair) Furniture Chair Thonet ...This is one of the original chairs that was used in the dining room.Thonet Bentwood chair, pale timber and pale wicker (811 Bentwood Cane Dining Chair)First of two such chairswalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumFurniture (collection) - Shire Chairs
... One of the chairs features a silver presentation plaque inscribed: "Presented to Council by A.C. ...Three Englsh Oak chairs, each with red leather upholstery, brass, 1 x chair, silver plaque...Shire president chair plaque: Presented to the shire by Cr. ...Gibb J.P. / February 1916, Secretary's Chair: right front leg - Scratched: BYLAWS Three Englsh Oak chairs, each with red leather upholstery, brass, 1 x chair, silver plaque Furniture Shire Chairs Alexander Coupar Gibb ...Collection of chairs donated to Shire of BroadmeadowsNo order or sequence.Furniture from the Shire of Broadmeadowsshire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibbshire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine Documentation, Mid 1920's
... The chair came from H.V. McKay Offices Broadroom 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine. ...McKay Offices Boardroom Chair...McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|4838.02 - Photograph of the chair|4838.03 - Photograph of the set of chairs being used in the H.V. ...McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|4838.02 - Photograph of the chair|4838.03 - Photograph of the set of chairs being used in the H.V. ...The chair came from H.V. McKay Offices Broadroom 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine. A photograph of the set of these chairs in the boardroom can be seen in the photograph Cat No 126. The photograph was taken in 1927 after the death of George McKay. Repairs have been made to the webbing, coconut fibre & wadding, new hession and sew were sowed in (20.8.2024)Collection of documents & photographs on the H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom Chair4838.01 - Museum of Australia - H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|4838.02 - Photograph of the chair|4838.03 - Photograph of the set of chairs being used in the H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom after the death of George McKay in 1927|4838.04 - Description of repairs made to chair by Megan Treanor 20/8/2024h.v. mckays, sunshine harvester works, devonshire road, sunshine -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFurniture - H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine Old Webbing, Mid 1920's
... The chair came from H.V. McKay Offices Broadroom 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine. ...A wooden chair with arms and red padded leather back & seat...McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|Description of repairs made to chair by Megan Treanor 20/8/2024...McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|Description of repairs made to chair by Megan Treanor 20/8/2024 A wooden chair with arms and red padded leather back & seat Furniture H.V. ...The chair came from H.V. McKay Offices Broadroom 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine. A photograph of the set of these chairs in the boardroom can be seen in the photograph Cat No 126. The photograph was taken in 1927 after the death of George McKay. Repairs have been made to the webbing, coconut fibre & wadding, new hession and sew were sowed in (20.8.2024)A wooden chair with arms and red padded leather back & seatMuseum of Australia - H.V. McKay Offices Boardroom Chair 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine|Description of repairs made to chair by Megan Treanor 20/8/2024h.v. mckays, sunshine harvester works, devonshire road, sunshine -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph, Two seamen dressed up and a lady sitting on chairs
... Two seamen dressed up and a lady sitting on chairs...Two seamen dressed up and a lady sitting on chairs Photograph Photograph ...Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting outdoor gathering of seated seamen and LHLG member.lhlg, fancy dress, picnic, cadet -
Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, A photo of furniture, including chairs, wardrobe, and a bridge table made by patients at Gresswell Sanitorium, Mont Park
... A photo of furniture, including chairs, wardrobe, and a bridge table made by patients at Gresswell Sanitorium, Mont Park ...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne A photo of furniture, including chairs, wardrobe, and a bridge table made by patients at Gresswell Sanitorium, Mont Park Photograph ... -
Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, A photograph of a games room at Winlaton with lounge chairs, tv, and a snooker table - Winlaton
... A photograph of a games room at Winlaton with lounge chairs, tv, and a snooker table - Winlaton...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne A photograph of a games room at Winlaton with lounge chairs, tv, and a snooker table - Winlaton Photograph Photograph ... -
Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, A view of an open air ward with tuberculosis (TB) patients able to access fresh air either in available beds or deck chairs outside at Gresswell Sanitorium - Mont Park
... A view of an open air ward with tuberculosis (TB) patients able to access fresh air either in available beds or deck chairs outside at Gresswell Sanitorium - Mont Park...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne A view of an open air ward with tuberculosis (TB) patients able to access fresh air either in available beds or deck chairs outside at Gresswell Sanitorium - Mont Park Photograph ... -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Furniture - Chairs, Chair formerly used at Craig's Hotel, Ballarat
... Chair formerly used at Craig's Hotel, Ballarat......chairs...The photographed chairs were originally used at Craig's Hotel, Ballarat...Timber chair with red cushion seat....Chair formerly used at Craig's Hotel, Ballarat Photograph Furniture - Chairs Richardson Richardson ...The photographed chairs were originally used at Craig's Hotel, BallaratTimber chair with red cushion seat.richardson, auburn, chairs, furniture, craig's hotel -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPhotograph - Bob Hymans' Chair Lift, c1950s
... Bob Hymans' Chair Lift...It is an image of the first Chair Lift built in Australia by Bob Hymans. ...A black and white image of a skier riding on Bob Hymans' first chair lift at Falls Creek...On Label: BOB HYMANS' CHAIR LIFT Mid 1950s...George Shirling Bob Hymans' Chair Lift Bob Hymans On Label: BOB HYMANS' CHAIR LIFT Mid 1950s A black and white image of a skier riding on Bob Hymans' first chair lift at Falls Creek Bob Hymans' Chair Lift Photograph Bob Hymans' Chair Lift ...This photo is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an image of the first Chair Lift built in Australia by Bob Hymans. This was a single chair lift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it features the first chair lift built at Falls Creek, Victoria.A black and white image of a skier riding on Bob Hymans' first chair lift at Falls CreekOn Label: BOB HYMANS' CHAIR LIFT Mid 1950sgeorge shirling, bob hymans' chair lift, bob hymans -
Stratford and District Historical SocietyCommode Chair
... CHAIRS...This Commode Chair has been skillfully adapted by a bush carpenter from a kitchen chair - possibly for an invalid at a time when toilets were usually outside and often difficult to reach. ...A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. ...The cream paint is of the type universally used for kitchen furniture before a more diverse range of paint colours became available. CHAIRS ADAPTATION A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. ...This Commode Chair has been skillfully adapted by a bush carpenter from a kitchen chair - possibly for an invalid at a time when toilets were usually outside and often difficult to reach. The hinged seat is held up by a wire hook (No.8 fencing wire), and the seat can be lifted to remove the commode pot. The cream paint is of the type universally used for kitchen furniture before a more diverse range of paint colours became available.A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. Underneath is a hole to hold chamber pot or covered commode. The backrest consists of three turned spindles between squared timber that supports a carved rail across top. It is painted with cream paint that is rather worn.chairs, adaptation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFurniture - Chair, ca. 1890s
... Chair......chair...These oak and rattan high-backed armchairs were previously the old Warrnambool Council's furniture. The group of chairs was later held by the Warrnambool Art Gallery, then transferred to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village in 1976, soon after it opened. ...Chair, oak wood arm chair (set of 9), cureved back with decorated wooden edges, shield carved into top and protective metal plates on top at rear. ...Some of the chairs have hand written black pen on back leg "1486"...Flagstaff Hill Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village Warrnambool Maritime Museum Maritime Village Great Ocean Road Shipwreck Coast chair armchair rattan chair Warrnambool museum Warrnambool art gallery 1890s chair 19th century furniture domestic furniture Warrnambool Council Council chairs Some of the chairs have hand written black pen on back leg "1486" Chair, oak wood arm chair (set of 9), cureved back with decorated wooden edges, shield carved into top and protective metal plates on top at rear. ...These oak and rattan high-backed armchairs were previously the old Warrnambool Council's furniture. The group of chairs was later held by the Warrnambool Art Gallery, then transferred to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village in 1976, soon after it opened. Warrnambool became a municipality in 1855, with a population of 1500. In 1863, it became a borough, and the Shire of Warrnambool was constituted in the same year. In 1883, Warrnambool was proclaimed a Town, and in 1918, it became the City of Warrnambool. In 1994, the City of Warrnambool and part of the Shire of Warrnambool amalgamated, becoming the Warrnambool City Council. Chairs are significant to local history as they were originally purchased for use in the Warrnambool Council. The chairs were part of the social and cultural history of Warrnambool.Chair, oak wood arm chair (set of 9), cureved back with decorated wooden edges, shield carved into top and protective metal plates on top at rear. Padded leather seat studded at edge, over rattan cane seat. Rattan cane is stitched onto wooden frame through drilled holes. Front and side legs each have two spindles between them. back legs have one. Legs are turned and slightly cambriol. Some chairs have written on back leg "1486". Made in England, c. 1896Some of the chairs have hand written black pen on back leg "1486"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, chair, armchair, rattan chair, warrnambool museum, warrnambool art gallery, 1890s chair, 19th century furniture, domestic furniture, warrnambool council, council chairs -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageChair
... Chair...Chair, bentwood, painted black, inner back is curled loop, Under rim of chair seat area is remnant of paper label "2 9" ...Remnant of paper label under chair "2 9"...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village bentwood chair Remnant of paper label under chair "2 9" Chair, bentwood, painted black, inner back is curled loop, Under rim of chair seat area is remnant of paper label "2 9" Chair ...Chair, bentwood, painted black, inner back is curled loop, Under rim of chair seat area is remnant of paper label "2 9" Remnant of paper label under chair "2 9"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bentwood chair -
Mont De LanceyChair
... Chair...Chairs...Wickerwork chair with cane edges....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Chairs Wickerwork chair with cane edges. Chair ...Wickerwork chair with cane edges.chairs -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumWooden High Chair, Nursery -Wooden High Chair, 1924
... Nursery -Wooden High Chair...Wooden High Chair - with barleysugar rails around seat area and an oval tray 4 curved legs with a leg rest...Keywords - High Chair Wooden...Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum 151 Melbourne St, Mulwala Keywords - High Chair Wooden Wooden High Chair - with barleysugar rails around seat area and an oval tray 4 curved legs with a leg rest Nursery -Wooden High Chair Wooden High Chair ...Wooden High Chair - with barleysugar rails around seat area and an oval tray 4 curved legs with a leg restKeywords - High Chair Wooden -
Mont De LanceyFurniture - Rocking Chair, Unknown
... ...Chairs...It is thought that early rocking chairs were designed as a means of helping busy mothers rock their babies on their laps while keeping their hands free for other household chores such as knitting or sewing chores. ...It is an unusual rocking chair in that the rockers and the seat, sit on top of the wooden frame with the legs on castors below....Furniture Rocking Chair ...It was owned by Wandin Sebire. It is thought that early rocking chairs were designed as a means of helping busy mothers rock their babies on their laps while keeping their hands free for other household chores such as knitting or sewing chores. They could use their legs and back to create the rocking motion instead o holding them and swaying side to side. An elaborate turned wooden framed rocking chair with spring 'rockers'. It has a brown and cream swirled patterned fabric seat and back panel as well as on the turned arm rests. This is attached with antique upholstery tacks.There is a castor on each of the four legs for manoeuvrability. It is an unusual rocking chair in that the rockers and the seat, sit on top of the wooden frame with the legs on castors below.rocking chairs, chairs, furniture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFurniture - Chair, early 29th century
... Chair...The Bentwood chair has been called ‘the world’s most popular chair’. ...Chair, bentwood, pair of two. Backrest has full length inverted U inside frame. ...3692.01 chair's marks; Label ""HARNISON & CO./ NEUSOL / BUDAPEST" and "WIENER NOBEL" and "(symbol) N inside circle, under Crown" ...Thonet’s 1859 No. 14 “chair of chairs” (or “Konsumstuhl Nr. 14” – coffee shop chair no. 14) was the most famous of all of Thonet’s Bentwood chairs. ...The Bentwood chair has been called ‘the world’s most popular chair’. The original Bentwood chair, was designed by German-Austrian cabinet maker and Master Joiner, Michael Thonet (b.1796 - d.1871) and introduced to the market in 1859. Thonet started his business in his home town of Boppard as an independent cabinet maker in 1819. In the 1830’s he began trying to make furniture from glued (laminated) and bent wooden slats. Over the next few years his attempts to patent this process failed in Germany, Great Britain, France, and Russia. He then began using lightweight, strong wood and bending it into elegant, comfortable furniture. The Bentwood technology took Thonet years to perfect. In simple terms, the wooden rods or lengths were wet by soaking or steaming, bent into shape and then held in place until they hardened into the moulded curved shape or pattern. The wood usually chosen for the bentwood chairs was maple or beech. Thonet had revolutionised an older process by industrialising the process. The dowels of wood were cut and prepared as components of furniture, treated by the ‘bentwood’ process, then ready immediately for assembling with very little extra workmanship needed. Thonet held 2 patents for this process, the second one ended on 10th July 1869 and was non-renewable. At the Trade Fair at Koblenz of 1841 Prince Klemens Wenzel von Mettemich was very impressed with Thonet’s furniture, especially the chairs. In 1842 Thonet sold his Boppard business and emigrated to Vienna, and began working, along with his sons, on the interior decoration of the Palais Leichtenstein, for the Carl Leistler establishment. In 1849 he began his own business again, the Gebruder Thonet to include his sons (translated “Brothers Thonet”). He produced the “No. 1” Bentwood chair. He received a bronze medal for his Vienna bentwood chairs at the World Fair in London in 1851, and a silver medal in Paris in 1855. In 1856 he opened a new factory in Koritchan (Moravia), where there were extensive woods of beech trees available for his enterprise. In the next years, five more Eastern European production sites were established in Bystritz (1862), Nagy-Ugrócz (1866), Wsetin (1867), Hallenkau(1867) and Nowo-Radomsk(1880). Thonet’s 1859 No. 14 “chair of chairs” (or “Konsumstuhl Nr. 14” – coffee shop chair no. 14) was the most famous of all of Thonet’s Bentwood chairs. In 1867 he received a gold medal at the Paris World Fair. This new style of furniture making became very popular. Up until 1830 50 million of these chairs had been produced. By the 1870’s Thonet owned offices in almost 20 countries, with sales locations across Europe, in Chicago and New York. In 1889 he set Thonet set up a head office in Frankenberg, Hesse. Bentwood models designed in the mid to late 19th century featured hand-caned or laminated wood seats and were usually stamped with the country of origin. The Bentwood elements were the backrest, seat rim and legs. Typically the seat was covered with ‘bucket’ leather. After the Patent ran out in 1869, companies such as Jacob & Josef Kohn began the production of bentwood furniture.The popularity of the Bentwood chair that was introduced by Michael Thonet in the 1850s is due to its versatility and timeless quality. Its style, whether varnished or painted, suits any room in the house. The lightweight chairs are also popular for café and restaurant seating, as well as for public gatherings. They can be easily moved around and grouped in a variety of ways to suit any occasion.Chair, bentwood, pair of two. Backrest has full length inverted U inside frame. Support rail and wire reinforcing between legs. 3692.01 seat has floral pattern pressed into wood 3692.02 seat is plain (replacement seat). Made by Harnison & Co.3692.01 chair's marks; Label ""HARNISON & CO./ NEUSOL / BUDAPEST" and "WIENER NOBEL" and "(symbol) N inside circle, under Crown" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, domestic furniture, dining furniture, bentwood chair, harnison & co., neusol, budapest, wiener nobel -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageChair, 1907-1914
... Chair...After Michael’s death in 1871 the family went on designing and producing chairs. ...Bentwood chair (4 of 4), painted black, inner back is curled loop, seat has leather cover attached with studs, ventilation holes under seat, legs are splayed and have a bracing ring. ...Under rim is label printed "65" Stamped into wood on rim under chair "95"....After Michael’s death in 1871 the family went on designing and producing chairs. These bentwood chairs are believed to be associated with the original Warrnambool Town Hall. ...The design of this set of four lightweight chairs is based on Thonet’s bentwood designs, which are still some of the best-selling designs for café and restaurant owners. It is elegant, sophisticated and durable. Some of these chairs still have their original seat, under which the letters “TH” or “RSL” are hand written. Flagstaff Hill has several bentwood chairs with these letters on them, in either chalk, black paint, or both. It is believed that the chairs were used in the original Warrnambool Town Hall, and later the RSL. The Town Hall was completed in 1891, built on the corners of Timor and Liebig Streets. (In 1977 the Town Hall was declared unsafe and was later replaced by the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre.) Some of the chairs have marks, paper labels and symbols on them that show that the maker was Josef Jaworek, who had a small furniture factory in east Sinensia, which was at that time in Austria, from 1907 - 1914. Bentwood chairs are made by a process of wetting wood in water, bending it into curved shapes, then allowing it to dry so that the shape becomes permanent. This process originated by Michael Thonet, who had been given the right to bend wood into desired curves by the Austrian Courts in 1842. In 1856 he was granted a 13 year patent to manufacture chairs and table legs of bent wood treated by steam or boiling water. In 1859 his company Gebruder Thonet produced his original design. Thonet’s early designs also featured hand carved or laminated wooden seats. His Model No. 14 was produced in the 1850’s and his most popular design. After Michael’s death in 1871 the family went on designing and producing chairs. These bentwood chairs are believed to be associated with the original Warrnambool Town Hall. The Warrnambool Town Hall played a significant role in the both the local government and the social events of local and district areas. It was a place for Council meetings, community events and entertainment, theatrical and musical.Bentwood chair (4 of 4), painted black, inner back is curled loop, seat has leather cover attached with studs, ventilation holes under seat, legs are splayed and have a bracing ring. Marks: under seat, handwritten and stamped into wood.Marked with handwritten "TH", in both black paint & white chalk. Under rim is label printed "65" Stamped into wood on rim under chair "95".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bentwood chair, café chair, restaurant chair, josef jaworek, austrian chairs, furniture -
Mont De LanceyFurniture - Chair, 1920's
... Chair...chairs...Restored kindergarten chair from the Methodist Sunday School in Wandin. ...A small brown wooden kindergarten chair, with four round turned legs, a seat and back support which is joined to the two long side supports with four screws. ...These supports are also made of turned round wood. Furniture Chair ...Restored kindergarten chair from the Methodist Sunday School in Wandin. (Old ones were sold to the Congregation for 2/6pence each in the 1960's). Purchased by Valmae Gaudion, and stripped of many layers of paint.A small brown wooden kindergarten chair, with four round turned legs, a seat and back support which is joined to the two long side supports with four screws. These supports are also made of turned round wood.chairs, children's furniture, furniture -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeChair
... Chair...Mrs Cairns donated the chair back to St Andrews Kirk where it remained in use until the sale of the property in 2019. ...Solid wood chancel chair with discreet carving; plaque on front side of back support...Plaque: This chair was presented by the / Members of the St Andrews P W M U / on the occasion of the retirement of / Mrs T R Cairns / from the Presidency of the Branch / after holding that office for more than fifty years / as an acknowledgement of her devoted service / as President / & of their deep personal regard. ...Solid wood chancel chair with discreet carving; plaque on front side of back support Chair ...Wife of the Rev T D Cairns, Minister of St Andrews Kirk, Mrs Mary Cairns served on the Council of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College 1919 - 1949. Her generous guarantee of loans from the Ballarat Banking Company, together with other donations, enabled the Presbytery of Ballarat to purchase Clarendon Ladies College from Mr Kennedy in 1919 for 1500 pounds. Mrs Cairns was an inaugural member of the new Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College Council, established 1919 and remained on the Council for 30 years. This chair was a personal gift to Mrs Cairns by the PWMU to honour of her long and devoted service to that organisation. Mrs Cairns donated the chair back to St Andrews Kirk where it remained in use until the sale of the property in 2019. Congregation member, Max Harris, kindly arranged the donation of the chair to the school because of Mrs Cairn's long association with Clarendon PLC. Solid wood chancel chair with discreet carving; plaque on front side of back supportPlaque: This chair was presented by the / Members of the St Andrews P W M U / on the occasion of the retirement of / Mrs T R Cairns / from the Presidency of the Branch / after holding that office for more than fifty years / as an acknowledgement of her devoted service / as President / & of their deep personal regard. mrs mary cairns, 1919, st andrews kirk, clarendon presbyterian ladies college
