Yellow Damask Sofa
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1780
MediumMahogany | Damask
DimensionsOverall: 74 x 32 in. (188 x 81.3 cm)
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object number97.49.63
DescriptionUpholstered sofa with serpentine back and scrolled arms. The sofa has six legs: the three in front are simple square Marlborough legs with lightly chamfered inner corners, while the rear square legs curve backward to provide support. Rectangular stretchers run between front and rear legs and between the rear legs. Front stretchers are set back approximately six inches and mortised into the side and central front-to-back stretchers with half-lapped tenons.
Exhibition HistoryMyers House
