Armchair (chaise à bras, pair with 1975.1.2000)

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. 103 cm, W. 59.5 cm, D. 56.5 cm; back: 27 x 63 cm, seat: 47 x 62.5 cm.

Form

Chair

Culture

French, Italian or Spanish

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession

1975.1.2001

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975