PROBABLY DANISH, circa 1875–1880 A sofa known as a “Confident”...
PROBABLY DANISH, circa 1875–1880
A sofa known as a “Confident” or “tête-à-tête.” Wraparound backrest and armrests with button-tufted upholstery. Period fabric with a floral print; maple baluster legs ending in casters. Decorated with a fringed border (shows signs of use and wear).
H 70 cm – W 150 cm – D 75 cm
Exhibition: *Besessen – Die geheime Kunst des Polsterns*, GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Leipzig, November 24, 2022 – March 26, 2023.
Bibliography: *Architekten*, Copenhagen, September 28, 1907, article “Bernina, Arildsleje,” photograph of the living room of the Bernina villa, showing a similarly styled upholstered chair, see p. 515.
PROBABLY DANISH, circa 1875–1880
A sofa known as a “Confident” or “tête-à-tête.” Wraparound backrest and armrests with button-tufted upholstery. Period fabric with a floral print; maple baluster legs ending in casters. Decorated with a fringed border (shows signs of use and wear).
H 70 cm – W 150 cm – D 75 cm
Exhibition: *Besessen – Die geheime Kunst des Polsterns*, GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Leipzig, November 24, 2022 – March 26, 2023.
Bibliography: *Architekten*, Copenhagen, September 28, 1907, article “Bernina, Arildsleje,” photograph of the living room of the Bernina villa, showing a similarly styled upholstered chair, see p. 515.
