Who created "Slipper Chair"?

Slipper Chair was created by John Henry Belter|J. H. Belter & Co. in ca. 1855.

When was "Slipper Chair" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1855.

What medium is "Slipper Chair"?

Slipper Chair is Rosewood, ash (secondary wood), modern upholstery.

Is "Slipper Chair" in the public domain?

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

Slipper Chair

John Henry Belter|J. H. Belter & Co.

ca. 1855

Medium

Rosewood, ash (secondary wood), modern upholstery

Dimensions

44 1/4 x 17 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (112.4 x 44.5 x 41.9 cm)

Classification

Slipper chair

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ross Burch and Miss Jean McLean Morron, 1951

Accession Number

51.79.9

Tags

Grapes

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of mid-19th-century American parlors with the *Slipper Chair* by John Henry Belter of J. H. Belter & Co., crafted around 1855. This petite, low-seated chair—measuring just 44¼ x 17½ x 16½ inches—was designed for relaxed lounging, embodying the comfort and extravagance sought by the era's affluent homeowners. Made from luxurious rosewood with ash secondary wood and modern upholstery, it showcases Belter's signature Rococo Revival style, characterized by fluid, asymmetrical forms and intricate carvings, likely featuring grape motifs as hinted by its tags. Belter, a G...

Slipper Chair

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