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Armchair (chaise à bras)

15th or 16th century (textiles) and 16th century, second half (woodwork)
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Armchair (chaise à bras)
  • Date: 15th or 16th century (textiles) and 16th century, second half (woodwork)
  • Culture: French and Italian
  • Medium: Walnut, carved and turned; upholstered with various fragments of silk and gilt-metal embroidered fragments, silk, and brocatelle and knotted silk fringe.
  • Dimensions: H. 100.3 cm, W. 56.5 cm, D. 58 cm
    Back: 42 x 66.8 cm.; Seat: 58 x 70 cm.; Fragments: b) 33 x 9.5 cm.; c) 49 x 5.5 cm.; d) 33 x 5 cm.
  • Classifications: Woodwork-Furniture, Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1995 a-d
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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