Armchair
1690-1710 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The seat and back formed of leather embossed and incised in arabesque pattern, among which is a shield of arms beneath a coronet; the framing decorated with large gilt-headed nails.
All uprights are turned; the front legs are knob turned; the front and back stretchers are baluster and reel turned; the side stretchers are ball and reel turned. The hollowed seat allows for a cushion. The cresting consists of three ball and reel turned finials. The foot rest is decorated with chip carving.
All uprights are turned; the front legs are knob turned; the front and back stretchers are baluster and reel turned; the side stretchers are ball and reel turned. The hollowed seat allows for a cushion. The cresting consists of three ball and reel turned finials. The foot rest is decorated with chip carving.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Chestnut wood, embossed leather |
| Brief description | Armchair in chestnut and leather. Portuguese, 1690-1710. |
| Physical description | The seat and back formed of leather embossed and incised in arabesque pattern, among which is a shield of arms beneath a coronet; the framing decorated with large gilt-headed nails. All uprights are turned; the front legs are knob turned; the front and back stretchers are baluster and reel turned; the side stretchers are ball and reel turned. The hollowed seat allows for a cushion. The cresting consists of three ball and reel turned finials. The foot rest is decorated with chip carving. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Object history | Bought for £4 each, with 786-1865 from Sen Blumberg, Lisbon. On loan to the National Trust at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk from 1955-2019 |
| Bibliographic references |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 787-1865 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | January 13, 2006 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
