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This recently acquired armchair enhances an
already extensive collection of chairs in the museum. Chairs, unlike many
forms of furniture, are universal, explains Sarah Nichols, chief curator
and curator of decorative arts. “We always have to have somewhere to sit
down. You can line up chairs and think about design issues, about social
issues.”
The decorative arts collection emphasizes
architect-designed objects. Little is known about G. Fisseux, the maker,
but the design of this chair was clearly influenced by the publications
of Viollet-le-Duc, a key figure in the restoration of many French Gothic
cathedrals. “This is a great example of the Gothic revival style in France.”
And, Nichols adds, “Its a very imposing chair.”
A new poster highlighting 20 magnificent
chairs from the collection is available in the Museum of Art shop.
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