Italian, Venice
Armchair (Poltrona), mid 18th century
Painted and gilded walnut, 94 x 66.5 x 51.5 cm (37 x 26 3/16 x 20 1/4 in.)
An open sided Venetian armchair made of painted and gilded walnut, upholstered on the seat and back in a light green silk brocade fabric with a floral design. The back and arms are curved with scroll carvings and gilded edges. The top of the back has a gilded shell-like decoration, that is mirrored on the seat frame. The blue frame has a repeating floral design along the edges. The legs meet the floor with claw feet.
Veronese Room
Commentary
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