Skip Navigation

Collection Menu
Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)
Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)
Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back_after_conservation.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back_after_conservation.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_side_after_conservation.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_side_after_conservation.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_side.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_side.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_right2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_right2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_right1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_right1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_before_treatment_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_before_treatment_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_back2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_back2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter3_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter3_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_back1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_back1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_threequarter2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_bw.jpg)

Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.89_bw.jpg)

DOWNLOAD

Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

The form of this easy chair, or bergère in French, was introduced in France in about 1725 and has remained popular. To preserve the chair as a rare original upholstery document, later layers of upholstery and padding (see illustration) were removed to uncover the original upholstery on the back and arms. The original green silk damask upholstery was cleaned in place. A modern, unfigured, green silk was used to cover the seat and front of the chair, and was set behind the original damask to compensate for losses on the back and arms. All the trim on the chair is modern, but it approximates what was originally used.

MAKERS Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company, United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910; P. E. Guerin, founded 1857
MEDIUM Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery
  • Possible Place Made: New York, United States
    • DATES ca. 1870
    DIMENSIONS 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Unmarked
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1992.89
    CREDIT LINE Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Egyptian Revival style armchair; rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, and original upholstery. Slightly flared back legs. Straight back stiles cant backward slightly, terminates with scroll at crest with side mounted gilt rosette mount at scroll. Outer side of back stile with narrow gilt incised vertical lines. Front of back stiles with raised central burl panels outlined in gilt above carved stylized acanthus leaf. Back of seat with rolled crest and rolled arms all deeply tufted with remnants of original dark green silk damask cover below later lighter green damask. Front arms with large gilt and patinated metal Egyptian heads with broad flat necklace above carved and gilt stylized floral motif. Stylized carved and gilt floral motif at knee. Short straight legs with gilt enamel paw sabot. CONDITION: Largely original condition; numerous tack holes at border of wood frame. Separation of wood frame below gilt Egyptian head mounts on both sides. Surface of wood frame dirty.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
    CAPTION Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). Armchair (Egyptian Revival style), ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)
    IMAGE back, back, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
    "CUR" at the beginning of an image file name means that the image was created by a curatorial staff member. These study images may be digital point-and-shoot photographs, when we don\'t yet have high-quality studio photography, or they may be scans of older negatives, slides, or photographic prints, providing historical documentation of the object.
    RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
    You may download and use Brooklyn Museum images of this three-dimensional work in accordance with a Creative Commons license. Fair use, as understood under the United States Copyright Act, may also apply. Please include caption information from this page and credit the Brooklyn Museum. If you need a high resolution file, please fill out our online application form (charges apply). For further information about copyright, we recommend resources at the United States Library of Congress, Cornell University, Copyright and Cultural Institutions: Guidelines for U.S. Libraries, Archives, and Museums, and Copyright Watch. For more information about the Museum's rights project, including how rights types are assigned, please see our blog posts on copyright. If you have any information regarding this work and rights to it, please contact copyright@brooklynmuseum.org.
    RECORD COMPLETENESS
    Not every record you will find here is complete. More information is available for some works than for others, and some entries have been updated more recently. Records are frequently reviewed and revised, and we welcome any additional information you might have.
    Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (United States, New York, active ca. 1859–1910). <em>Armchair (Egyptian Revival style)</em>, ca. 1870. Rosewood, burl walnut, gilt and patinated metal mounts, original upholstery, 38 1/4 x 30 x 29 in. (97.2 x 76.2 x 73.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, by exchange and anonymous gift, 1992.89. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.89_back.jpg)

    TAGS

    furniture
    seating
    Chair
    Wood
    Fabric
    Upholstery
    Egyptian
    Egypt
    head
    hideous
    armchair
    green
    IMLS
    new york
    new york furniture
    Egyptian Revival
    bergère
    Pottier & Stymus
    Revival
    style
    fauteuil

    TAGS

    furniture
    seating
    Chair
    Wood
    Fabric
    Upholstery
    Egyptian
    Egypt
    head
    hideous
    armchair
    green
    IMLS
    new york
    new york furniture
    Egyptian Revival
    bergère
    Pottier & Stymus
    Revival
    style
    fauteuil

    RELATED OBJECTS

    Chest of Drawers Kas Bottle, Bust of Henry Ward Beecher Pier Table Traveling Desk (Escritorio) Low Estrado Table Chest of Drawers Traveling Desk (Escritorio) Blanket Chest with Bracket Feet The Council of War Tea Table Plaque of John Mackie Falconer (Self-Portrait) Blanket Chest Chest of Drawers Armchair (Louis XVI Revival style) Childs Armchair (relic) Interlocking Occasional Table Interlocking Occasional Table Interlocking Occasional Table "Blongo" Side Chair Pedestal Fort Dumpling, Rhode Island Cake Basket Folding Rocking Chair Armchair (Renaissance Revival style) Salesmans Sample of a Parlor Cabinet/Bed Higgins Parlor Cabinet/Bed, Bed Closed Higgins Parlor Cabinet/Bed, Bed Open Floor Lamp Figures on a Terrace Pianoforte