Armchair, anonymous, c. 1615 - c. 1625

Armchair, anonymous, c. 1615 - c. 1625

wood (plant material), h 131.5cm × w 62cm × d 45cm More details

Chairs of this type, with a rectangular upholstered seat and back, were found throughout Europe and virtually everywhere were called ‘Spanish chairs’, after the source of the original model. They were made in all kinds of wood and in various sizes, some soberly decorated, others more lavishly ornamented.

On display in Philips wing, room 1.8

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