Armchair (fauteuil à la reine) (part of a set) 1749 - 1761

This Rococo-style armchair, crafted by Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot between 1749 and 1761, is a prime example of French furniture design during the Louis XV era. The chair's intricate, gilded frame is adorned with delicate carvings of floral motifs and scrolling foliage, characteristic of the Rococo style. The seat and back are upholstered in a tapestry featuring a floral design and images of swans and other birds. The armchair, part of a set, exemplifies the refined taste and artistry of 18th-century France.