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Sofa, c. 1820, wood with painted and gilded decoration
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Sofa & Bench · America

Sofa

Maker unknown · America · c. 1820

At first glance you might not notice the animals, but look closely and you will discover the small faces of lions and the outstretched wings of eagles that decorate this sofa's frame. Furniture made in the Empire style was adapted from ancient Grecian forms by Parisian and American cabinet makers influenced by the classical style.

— Cleveland Museum of Art, catalogue text
Medium
wood with painted and gilded decoration
Dimensions
Overall: 85.1 x 195.5 x 63.6 cm (33 1/2 x 76 15/16 x 25 1/16 in.)
Accession
1971.29
Credit line
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund
Culture
America, New York, Empire style, 19th century
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