Side chair, splat-back
Date1730-1780
OriginAmerica, New England
MediumMaple with beech seat frame.
DimensionsOH: 41 1/2"; OW: 18 1/2"; OD: 15 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1959-101,A
DescriptionSplat back side chair: carved yoke cresting rail pinned to serpentine stiles with molded edges; solid vase shape splat conforming to outline of stiles and molded into channeled lower rail; "square" seat frame upholstered over the rails; blocked and turned front legs terminating in Spanish feet; rear legs "square" in section flaring outward at bottom; ball and disc turned front stretcher, rectangular side and rear stretchers.
1730-1780
1760-1790
1730-1760
1695-1725
1720-1760
1771-1776
1722-1745
1730-1760
1705-1725
ca. 1725
ca. 1725
1720-1750