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Armchair

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

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Date: late 15th or 16th century (textiles); 16th century, second half (woodwork)
  • Culture: Iberian or Flemish (woodwork); Italian (or Spanish?) (textiles)
  • Medium: Walnut, carved and turned; dark red silk and satin cut velvet; gilt metal tape with fringe gilt-metal thread.
  • Dimensions: H. 106.4 cm, W. 61.6 cm, D. 56 cm
    Back 47.5 x 70.4 cm; Seat 64 x 89 cm (including fringe)
  • Classifications: Woodwork-Furniture, Textiles-Velvets
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1996
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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