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

This Rococo armchair, one of a set of nine, was produced in Aubusson, France, between 1730 and 1765. The seat is adorned with a tapestry depicting scenes of a rooster and cat in a garden, and a fox lurking near a small cottage. The chair’s distinctive curved and carved wood structure, typical of the Rococo period, adds to its aesthetic appeal. Now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the chair is a prime example of 18th-century French furniture design, reflecting the era's penchant for delicate ornamentation and natural motifs.