Sofa
c. 1840
19th Century
30 in. x 86 in. x 24 in.
Artist/Maker Unknown,
Object Type:
Furniture
Medium and Support:
wood
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum; Gift of Mr. Robert G. Arrowsmith
Accession Number:
1976.10
An Empire-style sofa with a mahogany wood frame and upholstered seat, arms and back. It has boldly carved arms in the shape of corucopias filled with fruit and leaves. The backrest is carved with a winged-fish motif. The legs have pawed feet and knees of acanthus leaves and fruit. It is probably from the New London area.