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Settee
English
about 1760
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Mahogany, beech, and oak, with modern silk upholstery
Dimensions
Overall: 92.1 x 152.4 cm (36 1/4 x 60 in.)
Other (height of seat): 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)
Other (height of seat): 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Herbert Heidelberger in honor of Frederick and Minna Heidelberger
Accession Number1984.110
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionChair-back settee of double form. Crest rail has pierced C-scrolls which descend to pierced splat consisting of ovals of uniform thickness terminating in recumbant C-scrolls. Two arms with vegetal carved decoration. Six legs fashioned to simulate bamboo, with connecting traceries inspired by Gothic blind-carved lancet windows. Reupholstered in red damask in 1985.