Chair, side

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Chair, side

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.2028

Description

Blue painted, square back side chair in Louis XVI style, upholstered in Beauvais tapestry with tasseled fringe. The tapestry dates to late 18th c. but the frame is later. The crest rail is straight and flat and cube shaped on both ends, topped with an inverted cone and knob. The splat is three rounded carved rungs (vertical) that flare into a v-shape at the top. The wood is decorated with flowers and sunbursts. The seat is square in shape but rounded at the front; each seat is upholstered with tapestry and a differnt woman is depicted on each; she is framed by multiple colored flowers and vines. The front legs are round reeded straight legs with brass casters. The rear legs are stump with brass casters.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1860 - 1890 Date made: ?. 1860 - 1890

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

32-1/2 in

Depth

18-1/2 in

Length

22 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 22 in. (82.6 x 47 x 55.9 cm)

Material

Tapestry, brass, Casters, Tassle (s), Wood, Wool

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Colors of tapestry faded, paint chipped and cracked. Upholstery and fringe severely deteriorated.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.2029 - Chair, side - Part of set MP.94.2030 - Chair, side - Part of set MP.94.2027 - Armchair - Part of set MP.94.2025 - Armchair - Part of set MP.94.2026 - Armchair - Part of set MP.94.2031 - Chair, side - Part of set MP.94.2032 - Chair, side - Part of set MP.94.2033 - Chair, side - Part of set MP.94.2023 - Sofa - Part of set MP.94.2024 - Armchair - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Sofa/chairs

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, West South Bedroom