Chair
Medium
Decorative Arts-Furniture
Classification
Decorative Arts-Furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.411.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Decorative Arts-Furniture collection is this intriguing *Chair*, a testament to the artistry of everyday objects. Crafted by unidentified maker at an unknown date, it the anonymous craftsmanship that defined much of American decorative arts. Generously donated by collector John Gellatly—a advocate for American design—the chair highlights how functional furniture could elevate domestic life through skilled joinery, form, and material choices, though specifics remain elusive. In the broader context of museum holdings, such pieces underscore the c...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –