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Armchair with caned seat; central splat openwork with putti holding a crown and acanthus scrolls. Vases on corner posts of the back
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Armchair with caned seat; central splat openwork with putti holding a crown and acanthus scrolls. Vases on corner posts of the back

anonymous · 1650 - 1700 · riet; walnut (hardwood); wood (plant material)

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

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Armchair. Walnut and cane with loose velvet cushion. Northern Netherlands, 2nd half 17th century. On loan from the Royal Antiquarian Society.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
chairfurniturearmstoelseating furniture
Credit lineArmstoel, met riet bespannen; middensport opengewerkt met kroondragende putti en acanthusranken. Vazen op hoekstijlen rug. 1650 - 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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