Side chair, splat back

Date1740-1800

MediumMaple and rush

DimensionsOH: 41 1/4"; OW: 20 1/4"; OD(seat):18 1/4"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1979-257

DescriptionSide chair with crest rail with central yoke and rounded corners, solid vase form splat supported by a stay rail between the stiles, rush seat, block and vase turned front legs joined by a bead and reel frontal stretcher ending in Spanish feet, rear legs square in cross section with slight rake towards rear, side and rear stretchers rectangular in cross section.