Description
Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright
United States, 1905
Barrel-back chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank in Dwight, Illinois. Crafted in oak with Wright’s characteristic use of geometric curvature, the design features a sculptural backrest, circular seat frame, and arched cross-stretchers. The chair reflects Wright’s vision for a unified interior, aligning with the Prairie School’s holistic design principles.
Height: 29″ Width: 23¾” Depth: 19½”
Seat Height: 20″ with cusion
Seath Heigh: 17.5″ without cushion
Provenance: Frank L. Smith Bank, Dwight, IL | Important Private Collection
Literature: Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph: 1902–1906, Pfeiffer and Futagawa, pp. 194–195 discuss the commission; Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, p. 101
