Side chair, splat back

Dateca. 1770

MediumMahogany and beech

DimensionsOH: 37 3/4"; OW: 21 1/4"; OD: 17 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1973-350,1

DescriptionSplat back side chair. Swelled crest rail with ears carved with a scrolled foliate motif; pierced splat with four vertical lozenges over a pierced vase shaped element; trapezoidal seat with molded upper edge of seat rails; straight legs, the front legs with a molded front corner; carved brackets at the joints of the front legs and front and side seat rails; side, medial, and rear stretchers.