Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture highlights more than 70 standout pieces from the collection and invites you to explore what makes a “masterpiece” and how the concept has been interpreted by collectors, connoisseurs, and museums. In Early American Furniture and the Idea of Masterpiece, we will delve deeper into the design, craftsmanship, and history of antique collecting to engage furniture enthusiasts, experts, historians, museum professionals, and others interested in material culture and American history.