Name/Title
Victorian Parlor Chair from Lewis Latimer’s HomeDescription
The balloon backed chair is upholstered in button tufted blue and white velvet floral fabric.
This elegant Victorian-style parlor chair is upholstered in a luxurious navy blue and gold floral-patterned velvet. The chair features a gracefully curved wooden frame with intricate carving details, characteristic of late 19th-century parlor furniture. Its high back and padded arms provide both comfort and refinement, making it a centerpiece of domestic life in the Latimer home. The tufted upholstery and ornate craftsmanship reflect the aesthetic preferences of the period, offering a glimpse into the personal living environment of the esteemed inventor Lewis Latimer.Use
Victorian parlor chair with floral velvet upholstery, once a cherished piece in Lewis Latimer's home, showcasing 19th-century craftsmanship and elegance.Context
Used to illustrate the Latimer family's history of living in the HouseCollection
Latimer Family Collection : Latimer HouseDimensions
Dimension Description
42" x 26.625" x 32.25"Location
Shelf
LLH AtticArchival Collection
Latimer Family CollectionMuseum
Lewis Latimer HouseCity
Flushing, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
