Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular open back. Horizontal splat surmounted by an open guilloche over a pierced band composed of pendant garlands within V-form scrolls. The arms are square and curve gently. The stumps curve towards the front legs which are turned, fluted, and banded spirally above leaf sockets. Front rail carved similarly as the top rail of back with horizontally repeated husks. Seat upholstered.
Credit Line
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Date
late 18th century
Accession Number
1931-88-66
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Armchair
Medium
walnut, painted and gilded
Dimensions
H x W x D: 89 x 57 x 51.5cm (35 1/16 x 22 7/16 x 20 1/4in.)
made in
Italy
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1931-88-66