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Chiffonier

Attributed to (American, 1836 - 1940)
Datec. 1920
Mediummahogany with glass and metal
Dimensions84 x 40 x 22 inches (213.4 x 101.6 x 55.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1978
Object number61.900.94
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionCarved ribbons and floral garland crestrail; beveled tilting mirror set in ogee molding; metal pins hold mirror to frame and allow tilt; rectangular surface; one drawer across front; carved shell handhold; two hinged doors with glass knobs open at center for storage space; three mahogany veneered drawers; carved shell handholds; reeded legs; volute feet.
ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 18, 1978 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 133 entry 10.
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