Side chair (one of a set of six)

1850–1860

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

Rosewood, oak, textile

Overall: 24 3/4 in. × 36 in. × 19 in. (62.9 × 91.4 × 48.3 cm)

Bequest of Mary MacKaye Greenwood

1969.9h

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 Rococo Revival side chair with gold-colored cotton upholstery (not original); kidney-bean-shaped upholstered back with molded frame surmounted by carved crest with fruit and floral decoration; flower between two leaves carved at center of front seat rail; cabriole front legs with floral carving on knees and rounded rear legs with serpentine profile, all on casters.

ClassificationsFURNITURE