Title
Corner Chair
Creator
Date
c. 1880
Description
A corner chair (American, c. 1880) made of ebonized wood and green velvet. The corner chair (“coin de feu”) features a concave back rest with willow carved decoration. The upholstery along the back, arm, and seat is chenille green velvet with embroidered flowers in the center of the seat. Neo-Greco turned legs with gilt incised details support the chair.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
velvet
ebonized wood
Extent
29.75" x 22.5" x 22"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith.
Identifier
PSNC.4660
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