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Side chair from the bedroom of the Worsham-Rockefeller House

George A. Schastey & Co. American
George A. Schastey American, born Germany

1881–82

Not on view

Part of a larger bedroom suite, this side chair combines Eastern and Western aesthetics. Its ebonized finish and smooth surface imitates Japanese lacquerware, and the flat, conventionalized, and asymmetrical lightwood floral marquetry on the crest rail is a hallmark of Japanesque design. Yet the overall form, fully tufted and upholstered for comfort, is typical of contemporary French and English tastes.

Side chair from the bedroom of the Worsham-Rockefeller House, George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897), Ebonized cherry, other woods, brass casters, and reproduction upholstery, American — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Side chair from the bedroom of the Worsham-Rockefeller House

Maker: George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897)

Maker: George A. Schastey (American (born Germany), Merseburg 1839–1894 at sea)

Date: 1881–82

Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States

Culture: American

Medium: Ebonized cherry, other woods, brass casters, and reproduction upholstery

Dimensions: 35 1/2 × 19 × 22 1/2 in. (90.2 × 48.3 × 57.2 cm)

Credit Line: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of the Museum of the City of New York

Accession Number: SL.14.2015.12.1

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