Stadtholder's chair and footstool Stadholder's chair Stadholder's chair and footstool; Stadholder's chair made of elm wood; gilt and upholstered. The furniture rests on S-shaped legs with lion claws. The armrests are S-shaped and end in a volute. The back window has a scalloped upper sill with leaf motifs. The green velvet upholstery is embossed on the back with the arms of Oranje-Nassau. On the seat a loose cushion with twisted weapon and letters; coat of arms (symbol of sovereignty); Amsterdam; Willem IV (Prince of Orange-Nassau); Admiralty of Amsterdam; weduwe Jan Baptist Xavery (attributed to workshop of); The Hague; 1747 - 1748; elm (wood); gilding (material); velvet (fabric weave); silver thread; silk; embroidering; h 143 cm