Sofa

Unknown

ca. 1820 · Mahogany · The American Wing

When acquired in 1939, this superbly carved sofa still retained its original claret-colored wool velvet cover, which served as the basis for the current (modern) upholstery. Noteworthy is the unusual trimming of rich stamped brass, rather than the woven galloon or series of brass-headed nails that were customary in this period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1820

Medium

Mahogany

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Bequest of May Blackstone Huntington, 1938