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Sofa — Anonymous, 19th century

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Written by: Diego RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture · Catalogue no. 10995
Anonymous, 19th century

Sofa

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The classically inspired elements of design such as the scrolled arms and the well executed gilt decoration identifies this sofa as an example of American Empire style furniture almost certainly made in New York City.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, 19th century
Datec. 1820
Culture / OriginAmerica, New York, Empire style, 19th century
Mediumwood with painted and gilded decoration
DimensionsOverall: 85.1 x 195.5 x 63.6 cm (33 1/2 x 76 15/16 x 25 1/16 in.)
DepartmentDecorative Art and Design
TypeFurniture and woodwork
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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