Settee
Datec. 1805 - 1810
MediumMahogany, cane and silk upholstery
Dimensions30 3/4 × 77 × 21 1/4 inches (78.1 × 195.6 × 54 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Lawrence Mills in memory of her daughter, Mrs. Adele Mills Riley.
Object numberOT1964.16
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis New York scroll-back sofa with caned seat, ends, and back still retains most of its original caning. The arms are shaped and reeded on fluted and foliated baluster supports above the reeded seat rail and reeded, round-turn tapered legs ending in spade feet with castors. The three back sections are topped by a crest rail carved with drapery swags and tassels flanking be-ribboned sheaves of wheat. The carving is exquisite and full of the kind of detail that shows it was executed by one of the premiere cabinetmakers in New York.
