Italian, Central Italy
Stool (Sgabello), 1650-1699
Walnut, 40.8 x 52.8 x 39.5 cm (16 1/16 x 20 13/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
This is an Italian walnut stool. The top of this stool is upholstered with blue and green needlepoint and has a side border of solid gold fabric. It has four turned legs that end in a flattened ball. The cross rails are turned and the connecting spindle is plain.
Titian Room
Commentary
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