Armchair

anonymous, c. 1765 - c. 1775

The back and seat of this armchair consist of open-work in a richly carved pattern. The piece of furniture is a virtuoso masterpiece, a splendid demonstration of its maker’s abilities. The chair’s utilitarian function is secondary to the elaborate execution; comfort is not a priority here.

  • Artwork typechair, armstoel
  • Object numberBK-1994-4
  • Dimensionsheight 92.3 cm x width 59.5 cm x depth 63 cm, width 56.5 cm x depth 37.5 cm, height 39 cm x depth 46 cm
  • Physical characteristicskersenhout

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Armchair

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1994-4

  • Description

    Armstoel (en cabriolet) van kersenhout in late Lodelijk XV-stijl, met geheel opengewerkte rug en zitting met een patroon van voluten, bladmotieven, een bloemslinger, een lint en palmtakken.

Creation

  • Creation

    • furniture maker (person): anonymous, Noord-Italië (possibly)
    • furniture maker (person): anonymous, Portugal (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1765 - c. 1775

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    kersenhout

  • Dimensions

    • height 92.3 cm x width 59.5 cm x depth 63 cm
    • width 56.5 cm x depth 37.5 cm
    • height 39 cm x depth 46 cm

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