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Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

ca. 1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Walnut chair, with applique embroidery on green velvet. Low back with rectangle covered open space. Seat covered with similar materials. Spiral legs joined by four spiral stretchers. Ball feet.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Chair
  • Upholstery
Materials and techniques
Walnut with applique embroidery
Brief description
Walnut chair, with upholstered back & seat. Flemish(?) or English, ca. 1650.
Physical description
Walnut chair, with applique embroidery on green velvet. Low back with rectangle covered open space. Seat covered with similar materials. Spiral legs joined by four spiral stretchers. Ball feet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 88.9cm
  • Width: 48.3cm
  • Depth: 43.2cm
88.9cm x 48.3 x 43.2cm Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Object history
Bought for £25 from Mrs Auld, SW London
RF 1911/1412M & 1911/281M
Collection
Accession number
W.15-1911

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Record createdFebruary 25, 2009
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