Slipper Chair
ca. 1860
Medium
Maple, brass
Dimensions
31 1/8 x 22 7/8 x 24 3/4 in. (79.1 x 58.1 x 62.9 cm)
Classification
Slipper chair
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Zelina C. Brunschwig, 1968
Accession Number
68.158
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 19th American interiors with Alexander Roux's *Slipper Chair* (ca. 1860), a masterful example of Rococo Revival furniture. Craft from maple—a durable, light-toned hardwood ideal for intricate carving—and accented with gleaming brass, this compact armchair measures just 31 1/8 x 22 7/8 x 24 3/4 inches, perfect for intimate spaces like boudoirs or dressing rooms. Its low, slipper-like seat and gently curved form evoke comfort and femininity, hallmarks of the style. French-born cabinetmaker Alexander Roux, who established a prominent workshop in New York City after...