Sofa 1807

This intricately carved sofa, designed in 1807 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, embodies the Gothic Revival style popular in the early 19th century. Featuring a crimson velvet upholstery and a golden-gilded wood frame, the sofa showcases Pugin's emphasis on medieval aesthetics. The intricate carvings and pointed arches evoke a sense of grandeur and tradition, characteristic of the Gothic Revival movement. The sofa is a testament to Pugin's influence on the revival of medieval architectural styles, particularly in furniture design, as seen in this piece, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.