Armchair (one of a pair)

1850–1860

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Rosewood with oak; textile

Overall: 30 × 43 × 24 in. (76.2 × 109.2 × 61 cm)

Bequest of Mary MacKaye Greenwood

1969.9c

According to the donor, this piece is from a parlor suite made for her grandfather, Isaac John Greenwood I (1795-1865), a New York City resident. It then passed to Isaac John Greenwood II (1833-1911) and was inherited by the donor.

DescriptionLaminated rosewood "Henry Clay pattern" Rococo Revival armchair with gold-colored cotton upholstery (not original); kidney-bean-shaped upholstered back with molded frame surmounted by carved crest with fruit and floral decoration; serpentine front seat rail with floral carving at center; cabriole front legs with floral carving on knees and rounded rear legs with serpentine profile, all on casters.

ClassificationsFURNITURE