Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite miniature dollhouse Louis XVI–style armchair is a finely crafted clay piece inspired by an 18th-century original from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, originally commissioned for the King’s Gaming Room at Saint-Cloud, France. The chair features elegant gilded detailing, turned legs, and richly hand-painted upholstery panels adorned with floral garlands and a central bird motif. Both the frame and cushions are clay. A beautiful accent for refined period interiors.
Details
Materials: clay
Measurements: 1:12 scale, 4 1/8" tall
Condition: excellent vintage condition
Artist / Maker: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
This Listing Includes:
The armchair only. All other accessories are not included and are shown for scale and decoration inspiration only.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
