Side chair (one of a set of six)

1850–1860

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

Rosewood with oak; textile

Overall: 36 × 19 × 23 in. (91.4 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm)

Bequest of Mary MacKaye Greenwood

1969.9g

This chair is from a parlor suite made for the donor's 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