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Armchair

17th century
Not on view
The feet have been cut, bringing the stretchers flush with the floor.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Oak
  • Dimensions: Overall: 45 3/4 × 28 3/4 × 21 in. (116.2 × 73 × 53.3 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.101.898
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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