Side Chair 1879 - 1882

This gilded side chair, created by the Herter Brothers between 1879 and 1882, is a fine example of American Aesthetic Movement design. The chair's elaborate, stylized carvings and the dragonfly motif of the fabric upholstery represent the movement's appreciation for nature and the beauty of craftsmanship. The chair is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlighting its significance in the history of American design.