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Armchair (France)

This is a armchair. It was attributed to Louis Majorelle. It is dated ca. 1910 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is carved and gilt wood, silk needlepoint. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Peter J. Perry.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 87 x 63 x 113 cm (34 1/4 x 24 13/16 x 44 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Armchair (France); Attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859 – 1926); carved and gilt wood, silk needlepoint; H x W x D: 87 x 63 x 113 cm (34 1/4 x 24 13/16 x 44 1/2 in.); 1969-71-2-a,b

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