Armstoel met hoge rugleuning, bekleed met rood trijp 1850 - 1860

This high-backed armchair, upholstered in red, was conceived by Pierre Cuypers. Note the height of the back, a symbol of authority that extends back through centuries. The high back and rigid posture demanded are evocative of thrones and seats of power. The velvet, historically a costly fabric, speaks of wealth and status. The chair is covered in a repeated motif. These patterns, often floral or heraldic, were common ways to denote prestige and lineage. Think of medieval tapestries, where similar patterns reinforced the status and stories of noble families. The volutes on the armrests present in this chair appear across time. In ancient Ionic columns they represented elegance and learning. Their appearance on this everyday object signals a connection to the past. This chair becomes more than just a seat. It becomes a vessel of cultural memory, echoing the aspirations and anxieties of those who seek to connect with a lineage of power.