Designs for an Armchair and Side Chair

Designs for an Armchair and Side Chair by Anonymous, British, 18th century

Medium

Pen and ink and graphite

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960

Accession Number

60.634.81

Tags

Chairs

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 18th British design with *Designs for an Arm and Side Chair*, an drawing that captures the ingenuity of Georgian-era furniture makers. Created during a time when Britain embraced neoclassical elegance and comfort in domestic interiors, these sketches reflect the meticulous planning behind upholstered seating—essential pieces for parlors and drawing rooms. Armchairs offered luxurious support for the elite, while side chairs provided, space-saving options for social gatherings. Rendered in pen and ink with graphite, the medium allowed for precise lines and subtle ...

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