Collection Highlights
Dragonfly table lamp
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Object Number:
N84.113.1
Medium:
Glass, bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Side chairs (2)
Object Number:
1945.123ab
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
overall: 33 1/2 x 19 x 20 in.
Description:
Pair of mahogany neoclassical klismos-style side chairs; scroll back with scrolled tablet-shaped crest rail with horizontal veneered splat below; trapazoidal slip seat with caned seat below (upholstry and caning modern); saber front legs with raked rear legs.
Gallery Label:
Belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882), 76 University Place, New York City.
Credit Line:
Gift of Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
