Pair of armchairs (part of a set)

Unknown

ca. 1780 · Carved and polychromed walnut; received upholstered in beige silk brocade, currently upholstered with modern cotton and linen velvet (INST.1970.8.1, .2) · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This chair is from a large set comprising at least two settees and twelve armchairs (one settee and three armchairs are in the Metropolitan Museum). The conceit of birds upholding the swags on the back contributes to the light and playful qualities of the design.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1780

Medium

Carved and polychromed walnut; received upholstered in beige silk brocade, currently upholstered with modern cotton and linen velvet (INST.1970.8.1, .2)

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Sarah Hunter Kelly, 1966