American Art Easy Chair Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America1770-71 Made by the workshop of Thomas Affleck, American (born Scotland), 1740 - 1795. Carving attributed to Nicholas Bernard and Martin Jugiez, American, active as partners 1762 - 1783. Mahogany, yellow pine, white oak, white cedar, black walnut, tulip poplar * Gallery 287, American Art, second floor 2001-12-1 125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of H. Richard Dietrich, Jr., 2001 |
LabelThe Cadwalader family commissioned this easy chair as part of a suite of furniture for their Second Street house in Philadelphia. With its curved rails, sharply angled knees, hairy paws, and sensuous carved ornament, it closely corresponds to the other pieces of Cadwalader furniture in the Museum's collection. The upholstery and trim was a lavish display of wealth and taste.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
