
Walnut Stool (Sgabello), Carved and Gilded
Italian 16th Century · Italian
c. 1540/1560
- Medium
- gilded walnut
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 3194 × 5170px
Description
The sculpture is a chair-like piece with a tall, ornate backrest and intricately carved details. It features swirling patterns and symmetrical floral motifs in dark brown and golden hues. The material seems to be wood, with visible natural grain. The chair appears more like an artistic or ceremonial object rather than a practical piece of furniture, with a historical or ornate decorative style.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).