Object Details
Attributed to
Louis Majorelle, French, 1859 – 1926
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
This set of side chairs has contour-edged and gilded frames. The chairs have arched back rails, incurved side rails, and gently pointed front feet that rest on supports. The rear legs are square. Both chairs have identical needlepoint backs in multicolor pastel showing round flowers, vines, and leaves. The designs are on ivory ground. The chairs form a set with 1969-71-1,2.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Peter J. Perry
Date
ca. 1910
Accession Number
1969-71-3-a,b
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Object Name
chairs
Type
chairs
Medium
wood, gold, silk
Dimensions
H x W x D (a): 100.5 x 45.5 x 46 cm (39 9/16 x 17 15/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
H x W x D (b): 101 x 45.5 x 46.5 cm (39 3/4 x 17 15/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
made in
Nancy, 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_1969-71-3-a_b