Works of Art (20)
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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. 1850,
Chair frame by firm of Joseph-Pierre-François Jeanselme (French); upholstery by firm of Jacques-Michel Dulud,
Carved rosewood, leather, silk, serge (1995.164) |
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"Butterfly" stool (model no. T-0521), 1956,
Sori Yanagi (Japanese); Manufacturer: Tendo Co. Ltd.,
Rosewood, stainless steel (1988.195) |
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Cabinet on stand, ca. 1700–1710, Attributed to Jan van Mekeren (Dutch), Dutch; Amsterdam, Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, holly, and other marquetry woods (1995.371) |
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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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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1570–90,
Venice,
Beech wood, partially gilded and painted rosewood veneer; gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt, bronze, and yellow metal (57.25ab) |
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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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Grand piano, 1868,
Steinway & Sons, New York,
Wood, metal (1985.407) |
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Guitar, 1912,
Manuel Ramírez (Spanish),
Madrid, Wood (1986.353.2) |
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Guitar, 1937,
Hermann Hauser (German),
Germany (Munich),
Wood (1986.353.1) |
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Lute, 1596; converted into a guitar, 19th century, Made by Sixtus Rauchwolff, Augsberg, Germany, Spruce, ebony, and rosewood (89.2.157) |
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Mandora or chitarino, ca. 1420,
Northern Italy (Milan?),
Boxwood and rosewood (64.101.1409) |
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Mechanical table, ca. 1761–63
Stamped by Jean-François Oeben and Roger Vandercruse Lacroix (French), Oak veneered with mahogany, kingwood, and tulipwood with marquetry of mahogany, rosewood, holly, and various other woods, gilt-bronze mounts (1982.60.61) |
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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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Side chair, ca. 1830,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Rosewood, ash (68.202.1) |
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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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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, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio, ca. 1479–82, Possibly designed by Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Sienese); Executed by Giuliano da Maiano (Italian), Made in Gubbio, Italy, Walnut, beech, rosewood, oak, and fruitwoods on walnut base (39.153) |
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Writing desk (bureau brisé), ca. 1685,
Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt (Dutch, act. France), maker; Jean Bérain (French), engraver,
France (Paris),
Oak, pine, and walnut veneered with ebony, rosewood, and marquetry of engraved brass on tortoiseshell; gilt bronze, steel (1986.365.3) |
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Thematic Essays (3)
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