Armchair (one of a pair) (part of a set)
ca. 1763–64
Medium
Carved, painted and gilded limewood; squab pillow in silk velvet (not original)
Dimensions
44 x 26 x 21 in. (111.8 x 66 x 53.3cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
German, Würzburg
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Accession Number
1974.356.119a
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite armchair, one of a pair from a larger set, was crafted around 1763–64 by Johann Michael Bauer inzburg, Germany—a hub of opulent Rococo design during the mid-18th century.zburg's princely courts, like the Residenz palace commissioned such lavish furniture to reflect the era's love for asymmetry, exuberance, and natural motifs. Bauer's work embodies this spirit, transforming everyday seating into sculptural masterpieces suited for aristocratic salons. Carved from limewood—a soft, workable wood ideal for intricate detailing—the chair features painted and gilded surfaces that catch...