Side chair, splat-back

Date1760-1780

MediumMahogany

DimensionsOH: 37 3/4"; OW: 22 3/8"; OD: 21"; SD: 18 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1977-34,1

DescriptionSide chair, from set of 13 side and 1 armchair. The back of the chair has five vertical banisters with waved edges, the crest and stay rails have four rounded sections forming four half circles. The seat has a serpentine front rail and straight side rails with molded upper edges and an upholstered slipseat. The front legs are straight, square in cross section, with molding on the front and side faces. The rear legs are plain, square in cross section, and swept backwards. The legs are joined by side, medial, and back stretchers.