CHAIR

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The chair is very large. The top of the back is carved as a pointed arch topped by a fat bud-shaped finial. The edge is decorated with a running flame/leaf carving. In the center are trefoils, quatrefoils and a round medallion containing the winged lion of St. Mark carved in high relief. The arms end in lion heads. The seat is semi-circular in shape. The front and back legs are carved as pairs of scrolls. There are three stretchers. The back, seat and arms are upholstered in black leather.

Object name:

CHAIR

Made from:

Wood -- leather

Made in:

Rome, Italy

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

161.3 x 67.9 x 54.6 cm (63 1/2 x 26 3/4 x 21 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

33.199

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Gift of General Foods, 1978