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Grecian Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-1470

Description

Octagonal and turned front legs; seat with front corners squared off; squared crest with pierced top; upholstered.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
silk (textile)
upholstering
Empire (style)
Chair
Chair

Additional Identification Number

1954.186

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 7/8 x 17 5/8 x 21 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Marian Stetson

Accession Number

1954.186.1-.2

Related Items

Title Grecian Chair Accession Number 1954.225

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