Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

1735-1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown (maker)
Place of origin
England (made)

The following description has been transcribed from the original accession record of 1920. Chair. Walnut with rounded backs having curved side uprights and solid cabriole front legs with paw feet and knees carved with leaf ornament and flowers. One of a pair W.37:1-1920

Object details

Category
Furniture
Object type
Chair
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Chair
  • Drop-in Seat
Materials and techniques
Walnut
Carving
Brief description
Chair, English, 1735-1740, of carved and veneered walnut
Physical description
The following description has been transcribed from the original accession record of 1920. Chair. Walnut with rounded backs having curved side uprights and solid cabriole front legs with paw feet and knees carved with leaf ornament and flowers. One of a pair W.37:1-1920
Dimensions
  • Height: 99.1cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Seat width: 54.6cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Sir Paul A Makins
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
W.37A-1920

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Record createdDecember 16, 2005
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O119843/chair-unknown/
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