Armchair (one of four)
Medium
Mahogany; wool and silk (18-21 warps per inch, 7-9 per centimeter)
Dimensions
Overall: 44 × 32 × 28 in. (111.8 × 81.3 × 71.1 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
British and French, probably Beauvais
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Accession Number
64.101.989
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant armchair, one of a rare set of four, hails from the Royal Manactory at Beauvais (active 1664–1789), a pinnacle of 18th-century French craftsmanship Dated 1755–65, it exemplifies the opulent Rococo style of Louis XV's reign, blending and French influences—likely with a carved mahogany frame sourced from Britain and exquisite Beauvais upholstery. The frame's graceful curves and cabriole legs provide sturdy support (44 × 32 × 28 in.), while the seat and back are covered in finely woven wool and silk tapestry (18-21 warps per inch), a technique showcasing the manufactory's mastery of ...