Chicago History Museum

 

 

Artifact: Abel Fady " skyscraper" Furniture, 1927

 

 

 

 

What do you think this Object is made of ?

 

The armchair s made of wood and leather.

 

 

Describe its shape, size and color.

 

It was inspired by Chicago' s building. It looks like a common char only its support is higher.

Its color s read.

 

List three characteristics that are important about this object.

 

1. This object is a futuristic armchair

2. It has a structure like the buildings

3. Its ziggurat style echoes set-back skyscrapers.

 

How do you think this object was used ?

 

It armchair was used for decor exotic places

 

When or on what occasion might this object have been used ?

 

It was created in 1927 being used with 14- piece.

 

Who might have used this object ?

 

It was designed for the suite of  Ruth and Charkes Singletary' s penthouse.