Object Detail
Description
chair, pair, Louis XVI style, framed broad oval backs upholstered and decorated with a carved flower wreath crest with a torch, and a ribbon tied reeded border. Outward curving arms carved with acanthus leaves. Rounded seat has tied wreath borders. Chair legs have spiral fluting with husks, and patera on the knees. Upholstered in (original) hand-worked gros-point and petit-point with floral designs.
Maker and role
furniture maker: unknown
Production place
France
Production date
circa 1840
Media description
giltwood
Measurements
1065 x 720 x 580 mm
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection and Christine Bell
Accession number
A1214
TJC reference number
1554