Armchair

Date1765-1790

MediumMahogany and birch

DimensionsOH: 39"; H to seat: 15 3/4"; OW: 24"; OD: 21 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1939-254

DescriptionOpen armchair, with upholstered rectangular back and square, upholstered seat; upholstered rectangular arms extending from back and supported by curved mahogany arm supports which taper in profile; front legs square in section rear legs rectangular with wedge-shaped projection at rear; legs braced by four rectangular stretchers, one on each side, one medial and one rear.

Woods: Primary material is mahogany with secondary birch seat rails.