16th century X frame chair
- Period
- Circa 1540 -1550
- Origin
- Italy
- Dimensions
- W 27 1/2" × H 35 1/2" × D 19"
- Reference
- #Marh1012
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Mid 16th century walnut X frame folding chair, with five petal rose decoration in the centre of the frame and on armrests. The seat and back rest covered with a piece of 16th century Persian carpet. This is the type of chair that Henry VIII would have used throughout his palaces.
Provenance: Philadelphia Museum of Art item: 1974-9-11 described as Dante Chair.
Rare collector’s piece.