Sofa

Furniture

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The Arts Club of Washington Collection

Name/Title

Sofa

Description

A pair of flat, shield-shaped front legs (see General Notes) and a pair of plain rear legs support a box frame ornamented with beaded molding. The scrolled arms enclose a platform seat, a loose seat cushion, and a pair of bolsters. The arms attach to an upholstered back with a straight crest rail having curved corners and a running beaded molding across the top edge.

Dimensions

Height

32-3/4 in

Width

87 in

Depth

25-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Wood

Material Notes

Mahogany veneer on unknown secondary wood

Location

* Untyped Location

206

General Notes

Note Type

Style

Note

Details relate to patterns found in "The Cabinet Makers Assistant" by John Hall, Architect, published 1840, Baltimore, Plates 23 - 25 (see additional images).

Update Date

April 16, 2025