Sofa (part of a set) 1830 - 1840

This elaborately carved, Empire-style sofa was made by Italian artist Filippo Pelagio Palagi between 1830 and 1840. The sofa's rich mahogany wood is adorned with intricate marquetry and features a curved, upholstered back with a decorative pattern. The sofa is a prime example of the Neoclassical style, which was popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.