Title
A Set of Four French Style High Back Armchairs
Creator
Date
18th century
Description
A SET OF FOUR FRENCH STYLE HIGH BACK ARMCHAIRS (French, 18th century) composed of walnut with their rectangular backs and seats covered in a multi-colored needlepoint upholstery. The backs of PSNC.400.1-.2 depict birds, animals, and flowers against a navy ground, while the backs of PSNC.400.3-.4 depict a repeating foliate motif against a brown ground. The curved armrests of the chairs connect to curved supports. The chairs stand on four serpentine shaped legs connected by serpentine cross stretchers.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
walnut
needlepoint upholstery
Extent
48 3/4" x 25" x 25 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. Frederick H. Prince.
Identifier
PSNC.400.1-.4
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