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Cooper Hewitt

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    Object Details

    Catalogue Status

    Research in Progress

    Description

    Shaped back bears decoration of paired rosettes, leaves, and scrolls centering a fleur-de-lys and heraldic ornament. Moulded octagonal seat on panelled spreading box frame, moulded and dentillated at base. Front and rear leg panels joined by single stretcher. The front panel bears paired bound and scrolled leaves and centers a panel of feathering.

    Credit Line

    Gift of Charles W. Gould

    Date

    16th century

    Accession Number

    1926-11-11

    Restrictions & Rights

    CC0

    Type

    furniture
    Decorative Arts

    Object Name

    Chair

    Type

    Chair

    Medium

    Carved walnut

    Dimensions

    H x W x D: 105 x 30.2 x 42.5cm (41 5/16 x 11 7/8 x 16 3/4in.)

    made in

    Italy

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    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
    Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

    Data Source

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq478b0e88a-2675-4e4e-99a9-be5a4fe405b9

    Record ID

    chndm_1926-11-11

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    Blue, open, shell-like chair upholstered in fabric, resting on chrome legs with ottoman.

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