Armchair (part of a set of nine) 1730 - 1765

This Aubusson armchair, dating from 1730-1765, is a prime example of French Rococo furniture. The intricately carved frame, characterized by flowing curves and asymmetrical designs, supports a tapestry depicting a pair of birds in a leafy landscape. The tapestry's delicate details and the chair's elegant form reflect the Rococo era's fascination with nature and grace. The chair's overall dimensions are 37 7/8 × 29 1/4 × 22 in. and it is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.