Armchair (Poltrona da parata)
furniture maker
Unknown
Date1650-1699
Place MadeLombardo-Veneto, Italy, Europe
MediumWalnut and pine
Dimensions117.5 x 69 x 44 cm (46 1/4 x 27 3/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberF25w48
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryThis chair, from the Lombardy or Veneto region of Italy, has turned baluster legs, arm supports, stiles, and an H-stretcher. In contrast to these compact, organized forms, the front stretcher is boldly carved with large, dramatic leaves that intertwine and project outward. The curved arms descend from the brackets carved with large leaves that curl forward. The leather upholstery is not original and was probably added at the end of the 19th century. Isabella purchased the chair in Venice.
Id722189
Last Updated8/14/24
EmbARK ObjectID12076
Source ID1224
