Brooklyn Museum: Decorative Arts Galleries and Period Rooms

Century Vase. Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887). Made by Union Porcelain Works (1863–circa 1922). Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 1876. Porcelain. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Carll and Franklin Chace, in memory of their mother, Pastora Forest Smith Chace, daughter of Thomas Carll Smith, the founder of the Union Porcelain Works, 43.25

Long-Term Installation
Decorative Arts Galleries, 4th Floor

The Brooklyn Museum's decorative arts collection occupies the fourth floor of the Museum. The focus of the collection is a group of American period rooms ranging in date from the 18th century to the 20th century. Interspersed with the period rooms are galleries that display an outstanding collection of American furniture, silver, pewter, glass, and ceramics. Additional objects from the decorative arts collection are on display in American Identities.

Exhibitions: Decorative Arts Galleries and Period Rooms