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- Settee, 1830-1860 - This settee is eye-catching. Americans during the first half of the 19th century -- including German-Americans in Pennsylvania, where this piece originates -- prized exuberantly painted furniture and other "fancy" things. This brightly colored settee with its gilded accents and hand-painted floral forms was part of a set that included six chairs. Would you decorate your parlor or other public room with such a bold set of furniture?
- 1830-1860
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Settee, 1830-1860
This settee is eye-catching. Americans during the first half of the 19th century -- including German-Americans in Pennsylvania, where this piece originates -- prized exuberantly painted furniture and other "fancy" things. This brightly colored settee with its gilded accents and hand-painted floral forms was part of a set that included six chairs. Would you decorate your parlor or other public room with such a bold set of furniture?
- Windsor Settee, 1770-1790 - Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types -- even with seating for two!
- 1770-1790
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Windsor Settee, 1770-1790
Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types -- even with seating for two!
- Settee, 1760-1780 -
- 1760-1780
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Settee, 1760-1780
- Swedish Weaving (Mrs. Ernberg), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Swedish Weaving (Mrs. Ernberg), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Window Seat, Made by Duncan Phyfe, 1805-1820 - An elegant window seat provided an ideal perch for catching a refreshing breeze or reading by the outdoor light. This highly fashionable ladies' piece is attributed to Duncan Phyfe, a leading furniture maker in early nineteenth-century New York.
- 1805-1820
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Window Seat, Made by Duncan Phyfe, 1805-1820
An elegant window seat provided an ideal perch for catching a refreshing breeze or reading by the outdoor light. This highly fashionable ladies' piece is attributed to Duncan Phyfe, a leading furniture maker in early nineteenth-century New York.
- Settee from "Turkish" Parlor Set, 1885-1895 - By the late 19th century, people could afford to buy a roomful of factory-made, designed-to-match furniture. This was reassuring for those uncertain of their decorating skills. Owning such pieces helped confirm one's social standing. This settee, part of a "Turkish" parlor set, reflects Americans' fascination with the exotic, especially the near and far east, although sets of this type were never made there.
- 1885-1895
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Settee from "Turkish" Parlor Set, 1885-1895
By the late 19th century, people could afford to buy a roomful of factory-made, designed-to-match furniture. This was reassuring for those uncertain of their decorating skills. Owning such pieces helped confirm one's social standing. This settee, part of a "Turkish" parlor set, reflects Americans' fascination with the exotic, especially the near and far east, although sets of this type were never made there.
- Couple in a La-Z-Boy Reclining Loveseat, 1969-1975 - La-Z-Boy hired illustrators to depict scenes of domestic bliss to promote its brand. In this rendering, a young couple relaxes hand-in-hand while pursuing individual interests on a La-Z-Boy "Sofette." The "Sofette" offered families the opportunity to sit together while still enjoying the comfort and versatility of separate recliners.
- 1969-1970
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Couple in a La-Z-Boy Reclining Loveseat, 1969-1975
La-Z-Boy hired illustrators to depict scenes of domestic bliss to promote its brand. In this rendering, a young couple relaxes hand-in-hand while pursuing individual interests on a La-Z-Boy "Sofette." The "Sofette" offered families the opportunity to sit together while still enjoying the comfort and versatility of separate recliners.