Corner Chair

Date1730-1760

MediumBlack walnut, oak, cherry, and white pine

DimensionsOH: 31 1/8"; OW: 27"; seat D: 19"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1930-59

DescriptionCurved backrest with serpentine form at each end which is secured at the middle of the back to a semi-circular back terminating in flat arm rests of circular form; two vase shaped splats; three back supports of baluster shape; square shaped seat with skirt straight on all four sides; four legs turned in a baluster shape and terminating in feet formed by a series of turned rings above a half ball; one stretcher at each side - stretchers rectangular in cross section with a quarter round molding at the upper, outer edge.

Materials: Primary wood black walnut. Oak slip seat frame. Cherry strip nailed to inside left front seat frame; white pine inside seat frame on two back rails (probably not original).
Label TextThe turned legs and arm supports and solid vase-shaped splats demonstrate a melding of the early and late baroque styles in one piece of furniture. Cabinet- and chairmakers did not abruptly halt production of one furniture fashion when another became popular. In addition to making some pieces in the new style, they continued to produce older forms, updating them with aspects of the new taste. The vase-shaped splats on this corner chair provide an updated element of style.
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