Glenn Gould's Piano Chair

Glenn Gould's Piano Chair

Gould, Glenn; chaise de piano; piano chair; Centre national des Arts; National Arts Centre

Chair used by Glenn Gould for playing piano. Modified by Glenn Gould's father, Russell Herbert Gold from a wooden folding chair; 10.16cm have been sawed off of each leg, and brass brackets and half of a turnbuckle allow for individual adjustments. Frame contains wiring and a wooden support to prevent collapse. Seat cushion deteriorated by mid-1970s. Notable for its unconventional height in relation to the piano.

Gold, Russell Herbert (customization)

National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Item catalogued and photographed by Sarah Miyamoto, University of Ottawa.

1942?

Physical object; chair; height 74.5cm; width 47cm; seat height from front legs of chair 35cm; seat length from curve of chair back rest 48cm

UO-LC-NAC-GGfonds-PianoChair

Located at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada