Cabinet

1878–80

Herter Brothers, one of New York’s foremost decorating firms during the 1870s and 1880s, followed the lead of English designers intent on reforming an industry that produced poorly conceived and constructed work. Advocates for beautiful and functional designs, the Herter Brothers created bold, rectilinear shapes whose exquisite surface decoration was inspired by Japanese art, an influence prevalent throughout the West at this time.

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Artist

Herter Brothers (American, 1864–1906) New York

Date

1878–80

Medium

Rosewood with ebonized cherry, maple, walnut, satinwood, marquetry of various woods, brass, gilding, and paint

Dimensions

134.6 × 180.3 × 40.6 cm (53 × 71 × 16 in.)

Origin

New York City

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Purchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society through the Capital Campaign