1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308129
Design drawing titled "Carved Arm Chair of Dark Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown. Arm chair has tall back with notched arched crest; curved wings; upholstered back and wings with fringe trim at base of back; carved arms with oversized scrolled paw handholds; turned arm supports with fluting and carved acanthus leaves; deep upholstered seat with fringe trim at base and single row of metal tacks outlining bottom edge and rectangular corner blocks; elaborately carved seat rail; square rear legs; cabriole front legs with gilded foliate and scroll carving; bun feet; X-stretcher with carved scrolls and urn ornament at center. Title and one design note are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (10 x 6 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.067.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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