American Decorative ArtsFurnitureca. 1885By 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
| Medium | Mahogany, teak, satinwood, copper, silk, cotton, and coral |
| Dimensions | 70 × 38 1/2 × 17 in. (177.8 × 97.8 × 43.2 cm) |
| Classification | Furniture |
| Department | American Decorative Arts |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation Gift, 2016 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.