John Henry Belter Rosewood Laminated Settee in the Henry Clay Pattern. Circa 1850. Measures 42 3/4″ height, 75″ length and 33″ depth. (seat 20″ depth and 16″ height from floor).
The “Henry Clay pattern” refers to a specific style of Rococo Revival furniture, particularly popular in the mid-19th century, often associated with the work of John Henry Belter. This pattern is characterized by its elaborate carvings of fruit, flowers, and leaves, often incorporating a serpentine or C-scroll design, and frequently found on laminated rosewood
