Armchair from a pair of armchairs 1835

This intricately carved armchair, one of a pair, was created by the Italian artist Filippo Pelagio Palagi in 1835. The chair features a rich walnut frame with detailed floral and foliate motifs, and a blue and white patterned upholstery. This exemplifies the style of the Neoclassical movement, a revival of ancient Greek and Roman design principles, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The armchair, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts collection, showcases Palagi's mastery in woodworking and decorative arts, highlighting the elegance and sophistication of the Neoclassical era.