Design for Three Low Uphostered Arm Chairs 1800 - 1850

This anonymous 19th-century design for three low-upholstered armchairs, created with graphite on paper, shows three chairs in different perspectives. Each chair features a high back, elegant curves, and cabriole legs, reflecting the prevailing taste for refined and comfortable furniture during this era. The simplicity of the design and the straightforward execution highlight the functional and practical nature of these chairs. This sketch, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the creative process of furniture design in the early 19th century.