Flag of IndiaAmerican Decorative ArtsFurnitureca. 1885

By Ahmedabad Wood Carving Company|Lockwood de Forest

Étagère is a furniture Ahmedabad|New York of American and Indian origin created in ca. 1885 using mahogany, teak, satinwood, copper, silk, cotton, and coral measuring 70 × 38 1/2 × 17 in. (177.8 × 97.8 × 43.2 cm) attributed to Ahmedabad Wood Carving Company|Lockwood de Forest — now part of the American Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMahogany, teak, satinwood, copper, silk, cotton, and coral
Dimensions70 × 38 1/2 × 17 in. (177.8 × 97.8 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationFurniture
DepartmentAmerican Decorative Arts
Credit LinePurchase, Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation Gift, 2016
Dateca. 1885

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the American and Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1880 – 1890.

Geography

Origin: Ahmedabad|New York, India|United States. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Étagère?

Étagère is housed in the American Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Étagère created?

Étagère dates to ca. 1885.

What material is Étagère made from?

Étagère is crafted from mahogany, teak, satinwood, copper, silk, cotton, and coral.

Where does Étagère originate?

Étagère originates from India|United States (American and Indian culture).

Is Étagère in the public domain?

Étagère is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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