Figure 16 Curule side chair, New York City, 1810–1815; inscribed in ink on the inside of the front seat rail: “Thomas Cornell Pearsall made/for him by Duncan Phyfe.” Mahogany. H. 32 5/8", W. 17 3/4", D. 16 1/4". (Courtesy, Museum of the City of New York, gift of C. Ruxton Love; photo, Gavin Ashworth.)