Neoclassical-style Side Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307632

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has shield-shaped back; pierced splat composed of two flaring vertical ribs with foliate, scroll and swag motifs; curved stiles; upholstered seat; front seat rail with serpentine bottom edge and carved, painted or inlaid central foliate motif; raked square tapered rear legs; and molded tapered square legs with cuffs in front. "3362" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
shield-back chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/8 x 2 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.036.005

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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