This armchair (and the rest of the set, W.11-1941 to W.15-1941) were believed to date from the late-19th century when they were acquired, although the Aubusson tapestry covers were recognized as dating from the middle of the 18th century. More recently (2009) we have come to think that they do in fact date from ca. 1780-1800, very simple versions of a pattern produced by a number of different Parisian menuisiers or makers of carved furniture. The covers were probably added to the set in the second half of the 19th century.