Stadtholder’s chair 1747
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The “Stadtholder’s chair” is a Rococo-style armchair crafted in 1747 by Gerrit Hutte, featuring a richly carved frame and elaborate upholstery. The chair is adorned with intricate carvings, including a crest featuring three urns topped with crowns and stylized floral motifs. The seat and back are upholstered in green fabric with an embroidered silver coat of arms, showcasing a crowned lion with a shield, likely representing a prominent figure or family during the Rococo period. This chair demonstrates the craftsmanship and grandeur associated with 18th-century furniture making, offering a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyles of the era.
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This chair was used by William IV when he presided over the Court of Justice in the Binnenhof at The Hague. The chairmaker Hutte and the woodcarver Van Dijck chose the most extreme Rococo style for this ceremonial chair. The back is crowned by the arms of Zeeland, Holland and West-Friesland and is embroidered with the stadtholder’s coat of arms.
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