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Étagère

Julius Dessoir

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood étagère with a backrest featuring a carved floral design at the top. The backrest has four thin vertical posts, two on each side, connected by a top and bottom horizontal bar. The side posts have ornate carvings. Two curved arms extend from the side posts with scroll-like designs. The étagère has a glossy surface and a curved front edge. Eight thin legs, four on each side, are turned and tapered. The front legs are straight; the back legs are angled inward. A curved apron connects the legs. The étagère by Julius Dessoir has a dark wood body.

Artwork Details

Date
1855–60
Medium
Rosewood, satinwood
Culture
American
Dimensions
452 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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