Easy Chair, 1730-1750

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Artifact Overview

Prosperous people could sink with contentment into cozy upholstered easy chairs like this one. The wings on the side may have helped keep cold drafts away. This chair is covered in needlework, possibly the original upholstery.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Easy chair

Date Made

1730-1750

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

72.101.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Upholstery
Walnut (Wood)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 45.75 in
Width: 35 in
Length: 30 in

Easy Chair, 1730-1750