Etagere

Etagere
Etagere, marble detail
Etagere, brass detail
Etagere, glass shelf detail
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17353
Building: 
Current Location: 
Board Room
Floor: 
2nd
Object Description
Artist: 
Object Type: 
Details: 
This piece of brass, glass, and marble furniture resembles the 19th century shelving displays, known as etageres, that were used for holding trinkets and ornaments.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
40 inches
Width: 
12 inches
Height: 
56 inches
Description: 

While the date for this particular etagere is unknown, it is a very nice example of an etagere. Etageres would have been used to hold and display ornaments and bric-a-brac for show. This particular piece is a four tiered etagere made of brass, glass, and orange marble. The top two tiers have orange marble display shelves while the two lower tiers are made of six beveled glass pieces with three pieces of glass to each shelf. Acting as the body of the etagere, ornate floral and tassel brass elements juxtapose functional brass structural elements. The feet of the etagere are adorned by leaves which curl up ever so slightly. Placed atop the orange marble shelves at each corner are acorn-esque finials.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes