Armchair
1680-1700 (made)
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The square back and seat are covered with needlework in a design of scrolls and foliage in various colours on a black background. The arms curve downwards, and are richly carved with acanthus decoration; they rest on spiral turned supports. The legs and five stretchers are all turned in the same style.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and turned walnut |
| Brief description | Carved and turned walnut armchair, with a design of scrolls and foliage in the needlework of the upholstered covers. Flemish, late 17th century. |
| Physical description | The square back and seat are covered with needlework in a design of scrolls and foliage in various colours on a black background. The arms curve downwards, and are richly carved with acanthus decoration; they rest on spiral turned supports. The legs and five stretchers are all turned in the same style. |
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| Credit line | Given by Colonel C. G. Vereker |
| Object history | On loan to the National Trust at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk from 1955-2019 |
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| Accession number | W.29-1930 |
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| Record created | January 13, 2006 |
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