UNKNOWN CABINETMAKER, Netherlandish
(active 1550-1600 in Northern Netherlands)

Armchair

1550-1600
Oak, inlaid with rosewood and walnut, height 115 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

This skilfully made chair imitates the French style, with its high back, the seat widening towards the front, the legs connected by rail, it was derived from French models.




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