Open armchair
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Walnut and silk damask
Measurements
1445 x 705 mm; 610 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11185.2
Summary
One of two carved walnut throne armchairs (with NT11185.1), the shaped padded back set above down scrolled arms and a rectangular seat. The back, with three curved sections undulating into slight curves along the top edge, and seat are both padded and upholstered with red and gold foliate motif silk damask as well as being decorated with a ruffle trim. The composite block turned legs are united by a turned double front stretcher and single side stretchers, and a plain back stretcher.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.