Four "Etruscan" Chairs by John Dickinson (1920 - 1982)
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Four "Etruscan" Chairs by John Dickinson (1920 - 1982)
About the Item
Dickinson preferred to make dramatic contrasts with the scale, shape and patina of furniture and accessories rather than through the use of color and pattern. With a spare, classically derived idiom, he drew inspiration from selective historical references, heightened in scale and assembled in a sophisticated yet casual manner. Dickinson’s highly original and detailed furniture—tin-skirted tables, animal-leg chairs, and African inspired stools and tables—exemplifies his flair for mixing unusual materials such as galvanized metal, white plaster and faux bamboo with a figurative playfulness.
A Berkeley native, Dickinson studied at the Parsons School of Design before taking a job in display at Lord & Taylor. He left New York for San Francisco where he became well-known for his idiosyncratic approach. With clients ranging from the Sonoma Mission Inn to art patrons to department stores, Dickinson’s fantasies and individual character made him one of America’s most astonishing decorators from the 1960s until his death in 1982 at the pinnacle of his career."
- Darrin Alfred, SFMOMA curatorial associate of architecture and design, for an exhibition:
"Fantasy and Function: The Furniture of John Dickinson" Sept. 2003 - March. 2004
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
San Francisco, CA
Please take a look at other pieces designed by John Dickinson on my storefront.
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:late 1970's/early 1980's
- Condition:Excellent with slight bumps.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1103138425225
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