sideboard

Stephen Lee, artist

born 1780

sideboard, late 1700s–early 1800s

Where object was made: Kentucky, United States

Material/technique: veneer; possibly cherry wood; possibly beech wood; brass; inlay

Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 102.9 x 224.8 x 63.5 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 40 1/2 x 88 1/2 x 25 in

Credit line: Bequest of Jane Moses Albrecht

Accession number: 1994.0070

Not on display

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The sideboard, a piece of furniture with a serving surface and a variety of drawers and storage compartments, enjoyed popularity in American homes in the late 18th century and into the early 19th century. An elegant sideboard laden with the household silver was the focal point of the dining room, representing
the owner’s wealth, prestige, and good taste.

Exhibition Label:
"This Land," Mar-2014, Kate Meyer
The sideboard, a piece of furniture with a serving surface and a variety of drawers and storage compartments, enjoyed popularity in American homes in the late 18th century and into the early 19th century. An elegant sideboard laden with the household silver was the focal point of the dining room, representing
the owner’s wealth, prestige, and good taste.