Description
CARVED OAK U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARMCHAIR. (Circa 1857, designed by Thomas U. Walter, architect of the U.S. Capitol, 1851-65.). Probably Bembe & Kimbel, New York, Star-and-stripe carved shield crest over padded back; berried laurel leaf carved stiles; stuffover padded seat. Gadroon-carved seat rail; lappet-carved baluster turned legs ending in...