1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308083
Design drawing titled "Arm Chair "D"" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rococo Revival-style arm chair has serpentine crest rail; upholstered back, seat and high arms which flare outward; curved arm support flowing into serpentine front seat rail and cabriole front legs with scrolled toe and peg feet; and raked square rear legs. Chair has extensive carved decoration over all surfaces including scrolls, foliage, shells and bellflowers. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/2 x 6 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.063.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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