Not currently on display at the V&A

Armchair

ca. 1930 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Armchair, the frame of amboyna inlaid with stringing in ivory in the seat rail and in a geometric square pattern along the top of the arm and back rails. The arms rounded at the top and continuous with a curved back and rounded back rail. The legs capped with bakelite.
The seat, arms and back upholstered with a velvet-like material, with gimp along all edges.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Amboyna, with ivory inlay and velvet-like upholstery
Brief description
Armchair, French; c.1930, Paul Follot
Physical description
Armchair, the frame of amboyna inlaid with stringing in ivory in the seat rail and in a geometric square pattern along the top of the arm and back rails. The arms rounded at the top and continuous with a curved back and rounded back rail. The legs capped with bakelite.
The seat, arms and back upholstered with a velvet-like material, with gimp along all edges.
Dimensions
  • Height: 77cm
  • Width: 66.5cm
  • Depth: 82.5cm
  • Of seat height: 40cm
Collection
Accession number
W.37-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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