Etagere

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.
Etagere
Etagere, marble detail
Etagere, brass detail
Etagere, glass shelf detail
Inventory
Collection Number
17353
Building
Current Location
Board Room
Floor
2nd
Description
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.
Artist
Framed
No
Width
12 inches
Height
56 inches
Length
40 inches
Donor
Donor Name
The family of August R. Meyer
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video