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Sofa
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Sofa

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · tapestry; textile materials; walnut (hardwood); wood (plant material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Sofa of walnut. The five square rear legs are set back and the front corner legs are set diagonally; the five front legs with ball and claw are S-shaped. The legs and the scalloped front rail show leafwork. The cross-frame has a scalloped cross-rail. The flat curved armrests end in volutes and rest on squat S-shaped supports. The back consists of four openwork connecting pieces in a plaited band motif, separated by braided stiles, decorated with leafwork. Seat with tapestry.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
furnitureseating furnituresofacanapé
Credit lineCanapé. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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