1845-1860
GUSN-734
Chair with balloon back and carved rosewood crest with floral motif. Carved serpentine front seat rail and legs. Front casters. Seat and back upholstered in a dark red velvet with purple gimp trim.
chairs (furniture forms)
suites (furniture)
rosewood (wood)
upholstering
velvet (fabric weave)
Rococo Revival
Rosewood
Upholstered
Rococo Revival
Chair
Used At Alexander House (Springfield, Mass.),
Unknown
34 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 24 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
1950.567.1
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