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Side Chair, Maker, attributed to: Herter Brothers (American, 1864–1906), ca. 1880, Ebonized cherry, ash, lightwood inlay, an…
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Chair · New York

Side Chair

Maker, attributed to: Herter Brothers (American, 1864–1906) · New York · ca. 1880

In addition to special commissions, the Herter Brothers provided cosmopolitan, ready-made furniture for the wealthy throughout much of the United States. This chair is an example of one of the ready-made designs the firm produced. Its coloration and rectilinear lattice work are derived from the designs of English furniture makers, such as E. W. Godwin, who looked for inspiration in Chinese furniture as well as a broad range of Asian, particularly Japanese, art.

— Yale University Art Gallery, catalogue text
Medium
Ebonized cherry, ash, lightwood inlay, and modern upholstery
Dimensions
33.4 x 17.1 x 16.9 in. (84.9 x 43.5 x 43 cm)
Accession
1981.127
Credit line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kugelman, B.A. 1956, B. Mus. 1959, M.D. 1960

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