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Armchair
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Armchair

anonymous · 1700 · walnut (hardwood); wood (plant material); velvet (fabric weave)

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

About this work

Armchair of walnut, upholstered in modern red pressed velvet with floral motifs. The furniture rests on legs with house and jointing, connected by an H-shaped cross. On the front is a rail with a large acanthus leaf attached. The jointed armrest supports rest the slightly hollowed armrests, which flare outward at the front, ending in pierced leaf motifs.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
armstoel
Credit lineArmstoel. 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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