Armchair

French

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 531

This stately armchair displays symbols of the French monarchy that suggest it is of royal origin. Interlaced L's alternating with fleur-de-lis motifs are carved on the seat rails, while a medallion with the double L monogram surmounted by a crown decorates the crest rail. During public audiences with foreign diplomats (held in the royal bedchamber or the Council Chamber), the king sat in an armchair, and this formal example may have been used in that way at Versailles.

Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French

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Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French
Armchair, Carved and gilded walnut, caning; velvet, French

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