Side chair (sgabello a dorsale)
late 19th century
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
Alois Überacher|Fratelli Mora ( | ) · | – |
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