Walter Dorwin Teague Associates
Pair of Lounge Chairs originally designed for U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Thonet Industries
New York, NY
1958
Vinyl Upholstery, Aluminum, Wood, Brass
These chairs were designed by Walter Dorwin Teague Associates for the landmark interior design commission project for the United States Air Force campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1958. The campus buildings were designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
References: I. Alcoa Design Forecast book 1959 page 21 discusses Teague’s Air Force project. II. Interiors Magazine July 1959 page 45 Thonet advertisement showing chairs in Officers’ Club of United States Air Force Academy.
Overall good original vintage condition with light wear. There is sun fading to arms and bottom seat cushion. One strap underneath has disconnected. Thonet label to underside of each. Matching sofa from this series (with different upholstery) also available.
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