Corner chair designed by Robert Lorimer

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This corner chair, one of a pair, was possibly designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. It was made by Whytock & Reid, Edinburgh.

This corner chair is made of oak and has a brown leather seat.

Sir Robert Lorimer, 1864-1929, was an architect who also became interested in furniture design. He was interested in making furniture that was simple in shape with beautiful woods and obvious construction methods.

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• Online ID: 000-000-099-955-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Early 20th century
  
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  • Hussey, Christopher. The work of Sir Robert Lorimer. London: [s.n.], 1931
  • Savage, Peter D. Lorimer and the Edinburgh craft designers. Edinburgh: Harris, 1980
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