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Armchair of walnut wood with petit-point upholstery
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Armchair of walnut with petit-point upholstery and oak back stiles and rear legs. The chairs rest on S-shaped legs placed diagonally. The front legs feature a volute with a leaf motif at the bottom and a shell motif above the swelling. The armrest supports transition into hollowed armrests, ending in acanthus volutes. The upholstery displays motifs of flower vases and bouquets. Part of a set of six armchairs (inv. no. BK-16024-a to -f), from Kasteel Eerde (O.).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineArmstoel van notenhout met petit-point bekleding. c. 1700 - c. 1725. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.