Who created "Side chair"?

Side chair was created by Herter Brothers in 1879.

Is "Side chair" in the public domain?

Yes, Side chair is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Side chair

Q: What medium is "Side chair"?

Side chair is Rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery.

Herter Brothers

1879

Medium

Rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery

Dimensions

14 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 44 in. (36.8 x 49.5 x 111.8 cm)

Classification

Side chair

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore, 2014

Accession Number

2014.530.1.2

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of Gilded Age America with this exquisite side chair by Herter Brothers in 1879. Founded German immigrant brothers Gustav and Christian Herter, the New York-based firm was renowned for producing luxurious furniture for America's elite, including tycoons like the Vanderts and Astors. This piece exemplifies their mastery of the Aesthetic Movement, blended Eastern motifs, natural forms, and fine craftsmanship to create objects of beauty amid the era's industrial boom. Fashioned from rich rosewood—a dense, exotic hardwood—with intricate brass mounts and shimmering moth...

Side chair

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