Objekt 3
Parlor set
Description
This salon suite, consisting of a sofa with framing display cabinets and mirror, two armchairs, four upholstered chairs, a footstool, a small salon table and a pedestal for a group of sculptures, was made in the Max Russ cabinetmaker's workshop at 36 Elsässerstrasse in Basel. Such ensembles were very popular in Art Nouveau.
Object description
probably Basel, around 1910
Macassar ebony cabinets and mirrors veneered on oak and softwood; cabinets veneered inside with stained curly maple; gilt bronze rosettes; solid rosewood seating, macassar ebony and rosewood veneered tables; ceramic plates
Bequest Emma Keckeis
1982.83.1.-9.