Corner Cabinet
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790-1805
MediumWood, glass
Dimensions101 × 49 1/2 × 30 1/2 in. (256.5 × 125.7 × 77.5 cm)
Credit LineLent by Clara M. Smiley and Sophie M. Belouet
Object numberL2005.6
Not on view
Label TextCorner Cabinet, ca. 1790–1805
American, Norfolk, Virginia
Wood
This fine specimen of Norfolk craftsmanship features ornate marquetry designs on its doors and pediment. Such sophistication demonstrates that by the late 1800s Norfolk had developed into a thriving center for furniture production. Numerous cabinetmakers settled in the city to meet the needs of its wealthy citizens. The quality of Norfolk furniture was widely known, and cabinetmakers in other cities could boast about any experience they had working in Norfolk shops.
Lent by Clara M. Smiley and Sophie M. Belouet
Exhibition History"The Norfolk Rooms," Willoughby-Baylor House, Norfolk, VA, opened August 16, 2014.
1600-1850