Armchair (part of a set of nine)
mid-18th century
Medium
Carved and painted walnut; Aubusson tapestry upholstery
Dimensions
Overall: 37 7/8 × 29 1/4 × 22 in. (96.2 × 74.3 × 55.9 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Accession Number
48.187.717
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Art Historical Context
This elegant armchair, part of a rare set of nine from mid-18th-century France, exemplifies the opulent Rococo style popular in Louis XV-era interiors. Crafted from carved and painted walnut, its frame features the period's characteristic curves and naturalistic motifs, providing both structural grace and visual delight. The dimensions—nearly 38 inches tall—suggest it designed for comfortable seating in lavish salons, where furniture served as a canvas for artistic expression. What sets this piece apart is its Aubusson tapestry upholstery, a hallmark of French decorative arts from the town of...