Chair
| Accession Nr.: | 51.972.1 |
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| Date of production: |
late 18th century
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| Place of production: | Hungary |
| Materials: | walnut wood |
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| Techniques: | carved; upholstered |
| Dimensions: |
height: 95 cm
length: 47 cm
width: 44 cm
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The four splayed, fluted, cylindrical legs support a trapezoid seat. The seat-rail is slightly bowed at the front, and decorated with a rosette at the juncture of the legs. The back-support is a pierced, rectangular frame, the top of which is slightly curved. It is filled by a pierced vase motif, which is divided into three parts, showing a leaf at the top. Its upholstery and cover is newer.
Literature
- Szerk.: Kőszeghy Péter: Magyar Művelődéstörténeti Lexikon. Középkor és kora újkor. Balassi Kiadó, Budapest, 2003 - 2014.
- Szerk.: Péter Márta: A klasszicizmustól a biedermeierig. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 1.106. (Kiss Éva)
