Medallion Back Sofas

Medallion Back Sofas: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Medallion Back Sofas

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Medallion Back Sofas

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1987

Description

A pair of upholstered walnut sofas in pink, blue, and yellow, dating to the Victorian era. Each sofa features an elaborately carved walnut frame with a distinctive central upholstered shield-shaped medallion, flanked by fluid, scalloped scrollwork. The sofas are said to have previously belonged to Martin Van Buren (1782–1862), the eighth President of the United States.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sofa

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Seating Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Fair