Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Tall back with turned posts, fluted and reeded on front surface, which rise to turned finials. Caned central panel framed by a system of pierced scrolls and foliations. Elaborate shell and scroll-carved pierced cresting and front stretcher which lies behind turned, gadroon-capped front legs. Turned side and rear stretchers and rear legs. Upholstered in red silk velvet with red silk fringe.
Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
1950-4-1
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Object Name
chair
Type
chair
Medium
Walnut, silk; velved seat, caned back
Dimensions
H x W x D: 131 x 54 x 46cm (51 9/16 x 21 1/4 x 18 1/8in.)
made in
England
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1950-4-1