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Chair
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In the 1870s, the furniture made by the Herter firm was influenced by Japanese style, as seen in the marquetry at the top of this chair. It closely resembles one that was supplied for use in the Red Room of the White House in the redecoration of 1882–83.
| Artist / Maker | Herter Brothers |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1880 |
| Culture / Origin | America, New York |
| Medium | ebonized cherry and other woods |
| Dimensions | Overall: 84.5 x 40.7 x 46 cm (33 1/4 x 16 x 18 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
About the Artist
Christian Herter (1840-83). Born in Stuttgart. He studied at the École des Beaux Arts in Paris before joining his elder half-brother Gustave (1830-98) in New York in 1860. Gustave had been there since 1848 and had worked for Tiffany before founding his own furniture and decorations firm in 1857. In 1864 Christian returned to Paris to study under Pierre-Victor Gallard (1822-92) and in the early 1870s he was in England. Herter Brothers became a leading New York furniture and decorating… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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