Armchair (chaise à bras, pair with 1975.1.2001)

Date

16th century, second half (woodwork), 16th or 17th century (textiles)

Medium

Walnut, turned and carved; dark blue silk cut velvet with embroidery.

Dimensions

H. 102 cm, W. 58 cm, D. 56 cm; seat: 40 x 60 cm. back: 26.5 x 62 cm (including fringe)

Form

Chair

Culture

French, Italian or Spanish

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession

1975.1.2000

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975