Object Details
Style of
Georges Jacob, French, 1739–1814
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular back. Flat padded arms curve outward and are supported by their turned stumps which are in one with the front legs, similarly turned. Bowed front and side seat rails received by rosetted reserves. Rear legs square and tapered. Upholstery is black leather nailed to frame.
Credit Line
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Date
ca. 1790
Accession Number
1931-88-63
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Armchair
Medium
mahogany, upholstered in nailed leather
Dimensions
H x W x D: 81 x 54.5 x 47cm (31 7/8 x 21 7/16 x 18 1/2in.)
made in
France
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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_1931-88-63