Sgabello
Unknown Maker
Shaped back bears carved decoration of paired rosettes and scrolled leaves centering a heraldic ornament in scrolled and foliated cartouche. Moulded octagonal seat on panelled spreading box frame. Front and rear leg panels joined by single stretcher. The front panel bears a pair of confronted dolphins, flanking a cabochon.
Credit: Gift of Charles W. Gould
16th century
Carved walnut wood
1926-11-12
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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