Masonic Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden armchair with high backrest and curved arms. Backrest features a large arch at the top with a Star of David. Below the arch, a circle contains a square and compasses with the letters "G D E M L V I S". A smaller circle below has crossed tools. The seat is covered in dark brown fabric with gold studs around the edges. The chair has four curved legs with gold accents at the ends. The chair appears to be made by Duncan Phyfe. Masonic Armchair by Duncan Phyfe.