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Tusk Arm Chair, Polished Aluminum, USA, 2023

About the Item

Tusk Chair reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chair can be used as a salon chair, a desk chair, or grouped for a dining set.The chair features an mammalian physicality, hand-sculpted and cast in aluminum. The aluminum front legs extend from the chair’s body in a bowed fashion while the back legs are hand carved, rendering each chair unique.
  • Creator:
    Alex Roskin (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Cast,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    23-24 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU905335653222
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