Side chair, splat-back

Date1750-1770

MediumWalnut, deal, and oak (modern)

DimensionsOH: 38 1/2"; OW (at seat rail): 21"; OD (at seat rail): 17 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1983-224,1

DescriptionSplat-back side chair with slightly yoked crest rail terminating in out flaring rounded ears above a rectangular shaped splat with rounded lower corners pierced with six vertical lozenges (three above three), held by a shaped shoe; trapezoidal slip-seat; seat rails rounded on top edges; straight legs, square in cross section, the front legs molded on outer corners; rear legs flare to back; rectangular front and rear stretchers positioned slightly higher than side stretchers.