Armchair neo-rococo
Gentleman’s armchair with wide upholstered seat and curved, violonné backrest crowned by a plant sculpture. The recessed arms are curved and the armrests padded. The base is saber-shaped at the back and curved at the front, joined by a wide, sinuous belt. Upholstered in red fabric.
Belonged to Louis-Joseph Papineau, who had the furniture made in France during his exile and brought the piece back with him on his return to Canada.
- Accession Number 2022.22.02
- Date 1860 c
- Materials fiber, wood, walnut
- Technique chantourné, padded, violoné
- Measurements 107,5 x 61 x 59 cm
Historical context
This neo-rococo armchair dates from the Victorian period (1837-1906). It is part of a set of furniture that belonged to the Papineau family until 1986.
Trained as a lawyer, Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871) was an emblematic politician in the history of Quebec and Canada. A Member of Parliament for 28 years, he led the Parti canadien (later the Parti patriote). He defended French Canadians in sock Canada, notably during the Patriot...
- Accession Number 2022.22.02
- Date 1860 c
- Materials fiber, wood, walnut
- Technique chantourné, padded, violoné
- Measurements 107,5 x 61 x 59 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Hughette Leblanc-Gagnon, 2022.022.002
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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