Grate

ca. 1760
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 722
The claw-and-ball feet, fluted columns, and urn-and-flame finials on this coal grate exhibit close similarities to Chippendale-style furniture. Indeed, Thomas Chippendale illustrated designs for coal grates in his Gentleman and Cabinetmaker’s Director, noting: "I would recommend the ornamental Parts to be of wrought Brass, and as they may be made to take off, will be easily cleaned."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Grate
  • Date: ca. 1760
  • Medium: Brass, iron
  • Dimensions: 26 x 30 1/2 x 18 in. (66 x 77.5 x 45.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.122
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

More Artwork

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.