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Armchair

1600-1700 (made)
Place of origin

One of a set of six chairs (W.198 to 203-1910). Carved and turned walnut, upholstered in figured red satin damask. The low rectangular back is covered with red damask. The arms and supports, the leg and four stretchers are formed of turned baluster ornament; the arms terminate in knobs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved and turned walnut, upholstered in satin damask
Brief description
Italian, 1600-1700, carved and upholstered
Physical description
One of a set of six chairs (W.198 to 203-1910). Carved and turned walnut, upholstered in figured red satin damask. The low rectangular back is covered with red damask. The arms and supports, the leg and four stretchers are formed of turned baluster ornament; the arms terminate in knobs.
DimensionsHWD: 110.5x58.4x57.2cm (from file)
Marks and inscriptions
Stencilled on basecloth all in upper case, 'C.MELLIER & Co. / MARGARET STt. / LONDON. W'
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting
Object history
Salting bequest
Collection
Accession number
W.202-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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