Description
In the 1870s, the furniture made by the Herter firm was influenced by Japanese style, as seen in the marquetry at the top of this chair. It closely resembles one that was supplied for use in the Red Room of the White House in the redecoration of 1882–83.
Provenance
Private collection, Connecticut. (Lyndhurst Corporation, New York).
Accession Number
1982.5
Medium
ebonized cherry and other woods
Dimensions
Overall: 84.5 x 40.7 x 46 cm (33 1/4 x 16 x 18 1/8 in.)
Classification
Furniture and woodwork
Credit Line
Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund
