Sofa

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825

MediumMahogany | upholstery | Ormolu | Brass

DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 x 84 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (80 x 214.6 x 64.8 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 numberM51.1.38

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Parlor

DescriptionClassical Revival sofa with scrolled arms, scrolled and acanthus-carved feet and a plain molded crest rail. Stamped brass rosettes are applied to the arm terminals and pierced rectangular cast brass mounts are set in rectangular panels above each front leg. The scrolled arms are ornamented with two incised molded beads, and the scrolled legs rest on ball feet, brass in front and wood in the rear.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House