Slat Collection

Seashell on beach

Wooden slat fence on beach

20th century teak steamer chair
SHIPPING: 20th century teak slat back steamer chair

Shaker Two Slat Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shaker Two Slat Chair, c. 1936

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Armchair, c. 1936

Shaker Rocking Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Victor F. Muollo
Shaker Rocking Chair, c. 1936

Clapper, c. 1940. Creator: Hilda Olson
Clapper, c. 1940

Shaker Three Slat Titlting Chair, c. 1936. Creator: Victor F. Muollo
Shaker Three Slat Titlting Chair, c. 1936. (Note: Childs tilting chair, on painting)

The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving)
1097483 The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Thrashing and Separating Machine)

The lion dogs, Komainu, guarding the entrance of a Shinto shrine

Wooden footbridge crossing over the waterfalls at the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Canopy Walkway, Biosphaerenhaus, Fischbach bei Dahn, Pfaelzerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Buffalo mine protected vehicle
Baqubah, Iraq - Buffalo mine protected vehicle

M113 varient at Camp Warhorse
Baqubah, Iraq - M113 varient at Camp Warhorse

Corn or maize cob with kitchen knife

Pig farming, weaner piglets, with automatic feeders and heat lamps, on slats in indoor unit, Driffield, East Yorkshire, England, June

Pig farming, growing pigs, with automatic feeders on slats in indoor unit, Driffield, East Yorkshire, England, June

Pig farming, fattening pigs in slatted pen, Yorkshire, England, October

Pig farming, three-weeks old piglets, under heat lamp in farrowing pen, Yorkshire, England, October

Pig farming, sows and three-weeks old piglets, in farrowing pens, Yorkshire, England, October

Pig farming, eleven-week old weaners, with automatic feeders, on slats in indoor unit, Lancashire, England, November

Domestic Sheep, wether lambs, flock standing on slats to minimise foot problems whilst finishing, England, March

Representation of the Marshall Islands made with listels of palm tree and shells to indicate the relative positions of
Cartography, Micronesia. Representation of the Marshall Islands made with listels of palm tree and shells to indicate the relative positions of the islands, the current and the route

Honey bees emerging from beehive, close-up

Detail of wooden church door full of nails, Mardin, Turkey

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale wether lambs, standing in building with slatted floor to keep them clean, England, november

Pneumatic drilling of blast hole, Nantlle Slate Quarry, Snowdonia, north Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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Slat, a versatile and timeless design element that has graced various pieces of furniture throughout the 20th century. From the elegant teak steamer chair to the minimalist Shaker Two Slat Chair, crafted by Irving I. Smith in 1936, slats have added both style and functionality to these creations. One cannot overlook the charm of the Armchair also designed by Irving I. Smith during this era. Its slatted backrest not only provides comfort but also adds an artistic touch to its overall appeal. The Shaker Rocking Chair, masterfully created by Victor F. Muollo in 1936, showcases how they can enhance even a classic piece like a rocking chair. The rhythmic motion paired with the delicate lines of the slats create an inviting atmosphere for relaxation. Intriguingly, Hilda Olson's Clapper from around 1940 incorporates slats into its design as well. This unique creation demonstrates how they can be used beyond furniture-making and still maintain their aesthetic allure. Victor F. Muollo strikes again with his innovative approach in designing the Shaker Three Slat Tilting Chair in 1936. With adjustable angles made possible by carefully placed slats, this chair offers customizable comfort while maintaining its stylish appearance. Moving away from furniture, we find ourselves captivated by other uses designs such as those seen on The American Thrashing and Separating Machine engraving or even adorning lion dogs guarding a sacred entrance at a Shinto shrine. Nature too embraces this architectural feature as witnessed in wooden footbridges crossing over waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia or along Germany's Canopy Walkway nestled within Rhineland-Palatinate's Pfaelzerwald region. Even vehicles like Buffalo mine protected vehicle owe some credit to sturdy metal slats that provide protection without compromising mobility or aesthetics.