Etagère
1850–70
Medium
Rosewood, rosewood veneer, eastern white pine, poplar, mahogany, marble, and glass
Dimensions
185 × 147.3 × 66 cm (73 × 58 × 26 in.)
Classification
case furniture
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
34119
Art Historical Context
This elegant etagère, dating from 1850–70, exemplifies mid-19th-century American furniture from the Arts of the Americas collection the Art Institute of Chicago Standing at an impressive 185 × 147.3 × 66 cm (73 × 58 × 26 in.), it features a blend of rosewood and rosewood veneer for its rich, exotic grain, layered over secondary woods like eastern white pine,lar, and mahogany. addition of marble and glass shelves enhances its functionality, creating open tiers ideal for displaying cherished ornaments, porcelain, or curios in a fashionable parlor. Crafted during the height of America's Victoria...