Design for a Chair with Turned Front Legs 1800 - 1850

This anonymous drawing, likely from the early 19th century, is a design for a chair with turned front legs. The artist has rendered the chair in graphite, with some notes and dimensions written in ink. The design features a detailed depiction of the chair's form and its upholstered seat and back. The notes provide further insights into the chair's intended dimensions and materials. This sketch offers a fascinating glimpse into the design process of a chair, and the meticulous planning that went into creating furniture during this period. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.