Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Recamier
Object name
Recamier
Date
1820-1835
Medium
Mahogany, poplar, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 31 1/2 x 75 1/2 x 35 in. ( 80 x 191.8 x 88.9 cm )
Description
Mahogany Empire recamier with three-quarter back, scrolled headrest and footrest, and blue textile upholstery; round crest rail with elaborate acanthus-carved scroll extension, knees with leaf-filled carved cornucopias, and hairy paw feet on casters.
Credit Line
Bequest of Sheldon Leavitt
Object Number
1957.243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
