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Chair
Armchair (chaise à bras)
Maker unknown · 15th or 16th century (textiles) and 16th century, second half (woodwork)
Medium
Walnut, turned, silk velvet.
Dimensions
H. 100.5 cm, W. 60.5 cm, D. 55 cm Back: 30.5 x 61 cm.; Seat: 46 x 61 cm.
Accession
1975.1.1994
Credit line
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture
French and Italian
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