Armchair 1817 - 1820

"Armchair" is a piece of furniture created by Thomas Ash, an English cabinetmaker, between 1817-1820. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY. The chair is an example of the "Regency" style, a period of artistic flourishing during the reign of George IV in England. The chair features inlaid decoration and is characterized by its elegant and refined lines, reflecting the taste for classical design prevalent in the early 19th century.