Herter Brothers: Furniture And Interiors For A Gilded Age

In 1848, Gustave Herter arrived in America from Germany, fleeing political and economic chaos. His brother, Christian, joined him a decade later. By 1875, their firm, renamed Herter Brothers, was supplying the White House with furnishings and serving some of America's wealthiest families since 1858. Herter Brothers was the leading cabinetmaking and decorating firm in the country during this period. This book provides an in-depth study of the men, their company, and its work, valued for its design, materials, craftsmanship, and diversity. Featuring 133 color and 167 black-and-white illustrations, it showcases their furniture and interiors, including work for notable clients like J. Pierpont Morgan, William H. Vanderbilt, and Jay Gould. The book discusses their background, influences, and the 19th-century furniture and decoration trade of New York City.