Name/Title
American Empire Caned SofaEntry/Object ID
2023.009.001Description
American Empire caned sofa
1835/1840
Mahogany and mahogany veneer
In the transnational Victorian style having molded crest rail continuing into shaped arms ending in 'S'-scroll supports; caned back, sides and seat, on shaped and molded apron on front scroll feet and tapered rear feet. One of three of the caned sofas in the Aiken-Rhett house. There were probably a total of four matching sofas.
This sofa and its mates were purchased by Governor William Aiken and his wife, Harriet Lowndes Aiken for use in their home at 48 Elizabeth St in Charleston, SC. There were probably a total of four matching sofas. The sofa has descended directly through the family to the current owner.Collection
Aiken-Rhett HouseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SofaNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
96.3.18Dimensions
Width
34 inDepth
29 inLength
74-1/2 inDimension Notes
Height to back 34, lwngth overall 74-1/2, depth overall 29 inchesLocation
Date
September 5, 2022Notes
Until: / /Category
PermanentDate
September 4, 2022Conservation
Conservation Purpose
Damage RepairTreatment
Date(s)
Jun 25, 2025Conservator
Mumford RestorationsPrimary Contact
Kyle KestersonRequested By
Kyle KestersonRequest Date
Jun 1, 2025Approved By
Valerie K. PerryApproval Date
Jun 2, 2025General Notes
Note
Notes: Shown in the west parlor in 1918 photograph,
in the 2nd Floor Withdrawing Room in the 1977-1797 HABS photograph
Status: OK
Location Details1: 1Created By
sduffy@historiccharleston.orgCreate Date
June 2, 2025Updated By
sduffy@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
June 27, 2025