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Charles Rohlfs (American, 1853–1936)
about 1898–99
Object Place: Buffalo, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Chesnut, copper and iron hardware
Dimensions
Other: 115.6 x 95.9 x 62.2 cm (45 1/2 x 37 3/4 x 24 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by a friend of the Department of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture and the Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number1983.14
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
Marks
Interior of PL side incised at top right with maker's monogram: "R" within a bow saw design
ProvenanceAbout 1898 or 1899, commissioned by a Buffalo, New York family from the artist; 1982, consigned by them to Christie's, New York; 1982, purchased by the MFA at Christie's, December 11, 1982, sale 5242, lot 90 (Acquisition date: January 27, 1983).