RARE ‘SCULPTURA’ ARM CHAIRS BY RUSSEL WOODARD (PAIR)

RARE ‘SCULPTURA’ ARM CHAIRS BY RUSSEL WOODARD (PAIR)A rare form of the Sculptura armchair designed in 1956 by Russell Woodard and produced by the Woodard Furniture Company of Owosso, Michigan, circa 1960. Pair available. With its Sculptura line, Woodard Furniture became the first manufacturer to construct sculpted chairs without using expensive molds. In 1994, the classic Sculptura chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museums permanent collection. In response to the resurgence in

A rare form of the Sculptura armchair designed in 1956 by Russell Woodard and produced by the Woodard Furniture Company of Owosso, Michigan, circa 1960. Pair available.

With its Sculptura line, Woodard Furniture became the first manufacturer to construct sculpted chairs without using expensive molds. In 1994, the classic Sculptura chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s permanent collection. In response to the resurgence in popularity of mid-century modern furnishings, Woodard revived a limited range of the iconic collection in 2015, making it available in 30 colors and finishes.

DETAILS

Designer – RUSSELL WOODARD

Design Period/Year – PERIOD

Maker – WOODARD FURNITURE CO.

Production Period/Year – 1950s

Origin – USA

Styles/Movements – MID-CENTURY MODERN

Materials – IRON

Colors – BLACK

Condition – Excellent vintage condition. Minor traces of wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions – 23" W × 20" D × 32" H

Seat Dimensions – 19" W × 16" D × 17" H

Arm Height – 25"