Works of Art (79)
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Armchair, ca. 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Peter and John Hall's Workshop,
Pasadena, California,
Honduras mahogany, ebony, fruitwood, silver, copper, and mother-of-pearl (1992.127) |
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Chandelier, 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Emil Lange,
Pasadena, California,
Mahogany, ebony, and leaded glass (1986.445) |
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Library table, 1904
William Lightfoot Price (American)
Rose Valley, Pennsylvania
White oak, stained (1991.145) |
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Library table, ca. 1906,
Gustav Stickley (American); Craftsman Workshops,
Syracuse, New York,
Oak, leather (1976.389.1) |
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Linen press, ca. 1904,
Edna M. Walker (American),
Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony, Woodstock, New York,
Oak, tulip poplar, brass (1991.311.1) |
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Tall clock, ca. 1900,
Charles Rohlfs (American),
Oak, copper (1985.261) |
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Armchair (from a set), ca. 1902–3, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.4) |
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Armchair, 1640–1700, American; Essex County, Massachusetts, Oak (1995.98) |
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Armchair, 1765–75, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American, Mahogany, white oak (59.154) |
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Armchair, 1801, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (45.105) |
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Armchair, 1805–12,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Mahogany (31.44.2) |
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Armchair, 1868–70,
Attributed to John Jelliff (American; firm active Newark, New Jersey),
Rosewood, ash, mother-of-pearl (68.133.3) |
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Armchair, ca. 1775, American, Mahogany, red oak, sweet gum (1984.287) |
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Armchair, ca. 1855,
Attributed to Gustave Herter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Walnut (1986.204) |
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Bureau table, ca. 1765, Attributed to John Townsend (American), Made in New England, Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, white pine (10.125.83) |
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Cabinet, ca. 1866,
Alexander Roux (American, born France; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, tulipwood, cherry, poplar, pine (68.100.10 |
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Cabinet, ca. 1877–80,
Attributed to Daniel Pabst (American; firm active Philadelphia),
Walnut, maple, white pine, glass (1985.116) |
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Card table (one of a pair), 1817, Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French), American (New York City), Mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, basswood, ash; mahogany veneer, gilt gesso, faux-bronze patination, gilt brass (1995.377.1) |
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Card table, 1810–20,
Unidentified Maker,
New York City,
Mahogany, tulip poplar, brass (31.44.11) |
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Card table, ca. 1786, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.161) |
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Center table, 1870–75,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Rosewood, walnut, marble (68.207a,b) |
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Chest of drawers, 1695–1720, American; New York City or western Long Island, Gumwood, yellow poplar, pine, oak (36.112a,b) |
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Chest of drawers, 1765, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, white pine, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.57.1) |
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Chest of drawers, ca. 1762–75, American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine (18.110.4) |
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Chest, 1660–80, Attributed to William Searle (American); or Thomas Dennis (American), Made in New England, Ipswich, Massachusetts, America, Red oak, white oak (10.125.685) |
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Child's chair, ca. 1946,
Charles Eames (American); Ray Eames (American); manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, Michigan,
Molded plywood (1986.437) |
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Cylinder desk and bookcase, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, satinwood, tulip poplar, pine (1985.236a,b) |
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Desk and bookcase, ca. 1779, Workshop of Nathaniel Gould (American), American; Salem, Massachusetts, Mahogany, white pine (10.125.81a) |
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Desk-on-frame, 1695–1720, American; New York City, Gumwood, possibly mahogany veneer, yellow poplar (44.47) |
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Desk, ca. 1877,
Kimbel & Cabus (New York City),
Oak, nickel-plated brass and iron hardware (2000.58) |
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Drop-leaf dining table, 1756, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple (L.2001.53.1) |
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Drop-leaf Pembroke table, 1790–1800, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, satinwood, chestnut (1980.293) |
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Easy chair, 1758, Caleb Gardner (American), American; Newport, Rhode Island, Walnut, maple (50.228.3) |
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Firescreen, 1771, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany (49.51a,b) |
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"Java" armchair, ca. 1930, Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary), Teak wood (1983.228.5) |
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Kast, 1650–1700, American; New York City or vicinity, White and red oak (1988.21) |
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Kast, 1690–1720, American; New York City, Yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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LCW side chair, 1946, Charles Eames (American), Birch plywood, pony skin, rubber mounts (1984.556) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Meridienne (Couch), 1837,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, pine, ash (66.221.1) |
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Music stand, 1962, Wharton Esherick (American), Designer, Cherry wood (1979.320) |
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Paneling from Marmion, the Fitzhugh House, ca. 1758; painting ca. 1770-80,
King George County, Virginia (16.112) |
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Pier table, 1815–19,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Rosewood, white pine, ash, marble, lead, brass (53.181a,b) |
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Print table, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Manufactured by William E. Nemmers, White oak (1972.60.8a,b) |
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"Queen Anne" side chair, 1984,
Robert Venturi (American); Manufacturer: Knoll International, Inc.,
Molded plywood and laminated finish (1985.113.1) |
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Revolving armchair, ca. 1904, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Steel, wood (1979.130) |
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Room from the Hart House, 1680,
Ipswich, Massachusetts (36.127) |
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Room from the Hewlett House, ca. 1740–60,
Woodbury, New York (10.183) |
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Room from the Powel House, 1765–66; remodeled 1769–71,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18.87.1-.4) |
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Secretary bookcase, 1795–1805, Philadelphia, Mahogany, mahogany and satinwood veneers, holly stringing and inlay, white pine, yellow pine, tulip poplar, and cedar (67.203) |
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Settee, 1760–90, American, Mahogany, maple, cedar, birch, white pine (30.120.59) |
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Settee, ca. 1876–85,
George Hunzinger (American; firm active New York City),
Ebonized cherry, fabric-covered steel mesh (1992.269) |
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Side chair (from a set), 1760–70, American, Walnut, white oak, white pine (39.184.3–8) |
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Side chair, 1690–1720, American; New York City or vicinity, Cherry (1997.68) |
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Side chair, 1790–1800, Hartford, Connecticut, Mahogany, chestnut, poplar (1982.223) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, maple, birch, white pine, brass (60.4.4) |
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Side chair, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar (65.188.2) |
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Side chair, 1901–2, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1978.189) |
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Side chair, ca. 1770, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany, northern white cedar (1974.325) |
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Side chair, ca. 1830,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Rosewood, ash (68.202.1) |
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Side chair, ca. 1857, Designer: Alexander J. Davis (American); Manufacturer: Probably Burns and Brother (New York City), Walnut (replacement upholstery) (1995.111) |
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Side chair, ca. 1870,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Walnut, mahogany, rosewood, cedar (1983.68) |
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Side chair, ca. 1904, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1981.437) |
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Side chairs, 1765–90, American, Mahogany, maple, white pine (39.88.1,2) |
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Sideboard, ca. 1853–57,
Alexander Roux (American, born France),
Black walnut, pine (1993.168) |
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Slipper chair, 1850–60,
John H. Belter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, ash (51.79.9) |
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Sofa, 1800, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (46.171.1a,b) |
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Sofa, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Sofa, ca. 1898,
Ernest F. Hagen (German),
New York City,
Mahogany, cane (61.254) |
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Table, 1912–15, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.3) |
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Table, ca. 1850–60,
American, probably New York City,
Walnut, marble (1986.78) |
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Table, ca. 1940, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Cyprus plycore, cyprus veneer (1981.438.2) |
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Tall clock, 1789, John Townsend (American) and William Tomlinson (British), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, maple (27.57.2) |
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Tea table, 1765–75, American, Mahogany (25.115.31) |
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Woodwork from the Ballroom at Gadsby's Tavern, 1792–93,
Alexandria, Virginia (17.116.1-5) |
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Woodwork from the Great Hall of Van Rensselaer Manor House, 1765–69,
Albany, New York (28.143); Doors from the Great Hall of Van Rensselaer Manor House, 1765–69,
Albany, New York (31.95.1-2,6); Wallpaper, ca. 1768,
Tempera on watercolor paper (28.224) |
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Woodwork of a Room from the Colden House, 1767,
Coldenham, New York (40.127)
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Writing table, 1760–85, American, Mahogany, sweet gum, yellow pine, white cedar (32.125.1) |
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