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Continental Baroque Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Open Armchair

DateEarly 17th Century

Place of OriginFrance (probably)

MediumWalnut , needlework upholstery

DimensionsOverall: 35 x 21 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (88.9 x 54.6 x 41.3 cm)
Length of legs: 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm)
Height of seat: 19 in. (48.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurniture

Credit LineBequest of Charlotte Pruyn Hyde

Object number1971.155

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DescriptionNeedlwork upholstered armchair. The back raised above the seat and having an arched crest rail. The upholstery on the back shows a scene of male and female revelers, two with horns. Molded arms on scroll supports set back from the front seat rail. Vertically serpentine legs (front and back) joined by x-form stretcher.Exhibition History"Splendid Innovations: The World of French Design, 1650-1785," The Hyde Collection, May 8 - Sept. 7, 1986.

“Decorating in Style: Furniture from the Permanent Collection, Wood Gallery, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, Jan. 27 – April 21, 2024.