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Leather-covered Walnut Armchair

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a wooden armchair with leather upholstery. The chair has a high back, dark-stained wood, embossed leather with decorative patterns, metallic studs, a leather-upholstered seat with studs, simple arms, and intricately carved stretchers connecting the legs. The stretchers have a looped design.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
walnut, poplar, tooled and gilded leather, and gilded metal nails
Dimensions
8318 × 10537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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