Chair Library at Salem College

Chair Library at Salem College A unique teaching collection of iconic 20th century chairs. Schedule a visit today! Located in the Robert E.

A collaborative effort between the Sutton Initiative for Design Education (S.I.D.E.) and Salem College, the Chair Library is a unique resource that no other college or university in the country has assembled. Students can touch, sit, sketch, photograph, study, and be inspired by the collection. Elberson Fine Arts Center, The library houses over 40 chairs considered iconic by designers and furnitur

e historians alike. Each chair carries its own mystique, earned through innovative design, material use, technological advancement, and creativity. Named in honor of Martha Allene Stevens Sutton and the Salem Academy Class of 1971, S.I.D.E. has worked tirelessly to improve Salem College’s design research library. Along with Martha’s husband, Charles, the Suttons have been the driving force behind the Chair Library. The Suttons have also donated their personal library of over 1,000 books on furniture, architecture, design, history, and interiors. This collection is available at the Gramley library on the Salem College main campus.

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The latest blog by Dr. Otero about her latest experience taking her students to Furniture Market.
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The latest blog by Dr. Otero about her latest experience taking her students to Furniture Market.

Taking students to the High Point Furniture Market (HPMKT, aka Market) has always been one of my favorite parts of being an interior design educator. In the past, I’ve often compared the experience to a trip to Disney World, a place filled with wonder, excitement, and a touch of magic. The express...

Scavenger hunt- chair library edition!!!
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Scavenger hunt- chair library edition!!!

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