Side Chair
Artist
Louis Hestaux
(French, 1858-1919)
CultureFrench
Date1901
MediumFruitwood and leather
Dimensions44 1/4 × 17 1/4 × 15 3/4 in. (112.4 × 43.8 × 40 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2291
Not on view
DescriptionOpen work back with floral-like carving at the joints. Back inset with leather panel with a man's face looking up at fruit and leaves (Adam?). Original leather seat with areas cut out to expose underlining. Design of leaves and fruit on leather seat, legs and stretchers are shaped and carved like the back.Label TextLouis Hestaux French, 1858–1919 Side Chair, 1901 Fruitwood and leather Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2291
