SMALL SIDE CHAIR, ONE OF TWO
Creator(s): Unknown (Cabinet Maker)
On view in: Marjorie Post's Bedroom
About this object
The rectangular back is carved in openwork with channeled column at either side. The central portion of the back has the interlace monogram "MA" for Marie Antoinette in the center placed in a medallion. At either side is an arrow pointing upward and tied with a bowknot. Above the monogram is a wreath. The seat skirt has beading and the tapering legs have acanthus leaves near the bottom.
- Object name:
- SMALL SIDE CHAIR, ONE OF TWO
- Made from:
- Gilded wood, tapestry
- Made in:
- Paris, France
- Date made:
- 18th c.-19th c.
- Size:
- 35 1/4 × 17 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (89.5 × 45.1 × 41.9 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 31.102.2
- Class:
- FURNITURE
- Signature marks:
- MARK; INSCRIPTION
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973