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Side Chair 1976-430
Side chair, splat back
Side Chair 1976-430

Side chair, splat back

Date1705-1725
MediumOak, maple, leather back and seat
DimensionsOH: 46 3/4" OH(seat): 19 1/8" OW: 18 1/4" OD: 14 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Miodrag R. Blagojevich
Object number1976-430
DescriptionSide chair with stiles angled at the seat rail, turned above seat level with blocks, balusters, columns, and bulbous finials; front legs and front stretcher blocked and turned; rear and side stretchers rectangular in cross section; front stretcher set level with upper side stretchers; rear stretcher set level with lower side stretchers; flat crest rail with beveled upper edge; trapezoidal seat; mortise and tenon construction throughout, all joints pinned except those for upper side stretchers and splat stiles; seat and back originally upholstered in leather secured with double rows of brass nails.

Materials: maple front legs, stiles, and front stretcher; oak crest rail, stasy rail, splat stiles, seat rails, and side and rear stretchers.