Armchair (part of a set)
Medium
Carved and gilded beech; wool and silk tapestry
Dimensions
40 x 30 1/2 x 25 in. (101.6 x 77.5 x 63.5 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture|Textiles-Tapestries
Culture
French, Paris
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1935
Accession Number
35.145.7
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant armchair, crafted around 1754–56 by Parisian menuisier Nicolas-Quinibertoliot, exemplifies the opulent Rococo style of Louis XV-era France. Carved from beech wood and lavishly gilded, its frame features sinuous and delicate scrolling motifs inspired by nature, perfect for the lavish interiors of Parisian aristocracy. The seat and back are upholstered in sumptuous wool and silk tapestry the renowned Beauvais manufactory, designed by artist Jean-Baptiste Oudry, lively scenes often celebrated the animal kingdom—here evoked by graceful swan motifs that add a whimsical, pastoral charm....