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Empire sofa
On display in the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of of Rochester in 2006
Memorial Art Gallery - Official Home Page



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Empire style
19th century, with modern upholstery

Empire style
19th century, walnut with modern upholstery

  • Monopodium: scroll--shaped leg carved in leaf and fruit pattern with lion's paw front feet
  • Rear leg is turned
  • All legs on casters

Empire style
19th century, with modern upholstery

Monopodium



Photos and their arrangement © 2006 Chuck LaChiusa
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