Settee

Date1860-1910

MediumPainted iron

DimensionsOH: 34 1/4"; OW: 55"; OD: 23"; SW: 51"; SD: 17"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members o the family.

Object number1996.BH.674,1

DescriptionIron Charles X settee with back fashioned of lattice- work oval and curved panels set in an undulating frame. Scalloped skirt around an elongated oval metal mesh seat. One tripod scrolled foot at each end of settee with cupid's bow stretcher between feet. Painted yellow with blue/green and red details. Reproduction floral patterned seat cushion. This is one piece to a set of French garden furniture comprising of 1 settee, 4 armchairs, and 2 side chairs.
ProvenanceW. & J. Sloane, N.Y.C., Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., March 1937.