Side chair (sgabello a dorsale)

Side chair (sgabello a dorsale) by Alois Überacher|Fratelli Mora

Medium

Walnut.

Dimensions

H. 98.7 cm, W. 49 cm, D. 39.4 cm

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

Italian, Bolzano or Milan

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1991

Art Historical Context

This elegant walnut side chair, known as a sgabello a dorsale, exemplifies late 19th-century Italian furniture making from the regions of Bolzano or Milan. Crafted by Alois Überacher in collaboration with Fratelli Mora, the piece revives a historic Italian form characterized by its tall, narrow profile and distinctive backrest. Standing nearly a meter high, its compact dimensions of 49 cm wide and 39.4 cm deep make it both functional and sculptural, suited for formal interiors of the period. Walnut was prized in Italian woodwork for its rich grain and durability, allowing artisans to achieve ...

About the Artist

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