Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

ca. 1720 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The following description has been transcribed from the original accession record of 1912. Carved walnut with tapestry seat. The cresting of the back is carved with shell and leafwork. The cabriole legs are carved on the knee and have claw-and ball feet. The tapestry seat has a design of coloured flowers in a basket on a brown background. One of a pair.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Walnut chair with upholstered seat, English, ca. 1720
Physical description
The following description has been transcribed from the original accession record of 1912. Carved walnut with tapestry seat. The cresting of the back is carved with shell and leafwork. The cabriole legs are carved on the knee and have claw-and ball feet. The tapestry seat has a design of coloured flowers in a basket on a brown background. One of a pair.
Dimensions
  • Height: 100cm
  • Width: 54cm
  • Depth: 55.5cm
  • Height: 42.5cm (to top of seat rail)
  • Width: 52.5cm (widest point of seat)
Collection
Accession number
W.27-1912

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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