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Chaise Lounge

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-50396

Description

It has an asymetrical two tiered back and a shaped crest enclosing a spindle gallery. It has a shallow scallop carving and rounded side brackets and conforming head rest and rail. There are four turned legs with carved brackets, tufted blue and gold woven wool and cotton upholstery and it is on casters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chaises longues
multiple-seating furniture
cotton (textile)
upholstery
veneering
walnut (wood)
Eastlake
Arts and Crafts (movement)
walnut (wood)
Lounge

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

39 1/2 x 74 x 29 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Agnes Lawrence Little

Accession Number

1983.162

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