Not currently on display at the V&A

Armchair

ca. 1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved rosewood, square stuffed back, scrolled arms of rosewood, the edges carved with acanthus foliage in high relief enclosing panels of thuya wood veneer enriched with applied gilt brass ornaments. The front seat rail veneered with burr walnut (perhaps replacing the original Thuya wood). The front legs carved with acanthus foliage in high relief and terminating in claw feet. Curved back legs carved with foliage. The covering modern. The terminals of the back legs have been roughly cut back when the castors were fitted.


Object details

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Brief description
Armchair, English, ca. 1830, carved rosewood
Physical description
Carved rosewood, square stuffed back, scrolled arms of rosewood, the edges carved with acanthus foliage in high relief enclosing panels of thuya wood veneer enriched with applied gilt brass ornaments. The front seat rail veneered with burr walnut (perhaps replacing the original Thuya wood). The front legs carved with acanthus foliage in high relief and terminating in claw feet. Curved back legs carved with foliage. The covering modern. The terminals of the back legs have been roughly cut back when the castors were fitted.
Dimensions
  • Height: 109.2cm (Note: Measurement converted from department files)
  • Width: 83.8cm (Note: Measurement converted from department files)
  • Depth: 72.4cm (Note: Measurement converted from department files)
Gallery label
ARMCHAIR ENGLISH; about 1830 Carved rosewood enclosing panels of burr walnut veneer with gilt bronze mounts. Given by Messrs H. Blairman and Sons Ltd.(pre October 2000)
Credit line
Given by Messrs. H. Blairman & Sons, Ltd.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
W.29-1958

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Record createdJanuary 24, 2001
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