Renaissance Revival-style Arm Chair

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308412

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has upholstered rectangular back with single row of metal tacks along side edges; molded curved arms with large scrolled handholds; arm supports with faceted trumpet and cap turnings; round columnar stiles below back; rectangular blocks at seat corners; four legs with facted trumpet and cap turnings above rectangular blocks with carved foliate motifs and bun feet; and faceted H-stretcher with ring turnings, rectangular blocks and carved foliate motifs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.101.001

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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