Folding stool (pliant) (one of a pair), ca. 1735–39, French, Paris, Carved and gilded walnut; silk velvet with gold trim (not original), H. 17-3/4 x W. 23 x D. 16-1/2 in. (45.1 x 58.4 x 41.9 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, Stools played an important role in the hierarchical seating arrangements of the French court, which followed a strict and complex protocol. Depending on the rank of the company–which would include members of the royal family, courtiers, and dignitaries–one remained standing or was assigned a floor cushion (carreau), stool, or, rarely, a side chair
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Folding stool, pliant, pair, ca, 1735–39, French, Paris, Carved, gilded walnut, silk velvet, gold trim, original, H, 17-3/4 x W, 23 D, 16-1/2, 45.1 58.4 41.9 cm, Woodwork-Furniture, Stools played, important role, hierarchical seating, arrangements, French court, followed, strict, complex protocol, Depending, rank, company–, include members, royal family, courtiers, dignitaries– remained, standing, assigned, floor cushion, carreau, stool, rarely, side chair
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