Furniture
Unknown (Furniture maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1640-1680
Ash, black; Elm; Paint
1958.0680
Object Number1958.0680 |
Chair (Armchair)
Furniture
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Unknown (Furniture maker)
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Forman attributes to perhaps New York City based on the turnings of the finials, which are a type more commonly found on Dutch and German turned chairs, and the presence of an elm splint seat, a wood uncommon in New England furniture of this period.
1640-1680
Ash, black; Elm; Paint
46.875 (H) , 23.5 (W) , 23 (D)
119.06 (H) , 60 (W) , 58 (D)
OH at rear left post; OW at feet; OD from back posts to front of feet. H (seat) 17.375 in. (44.1 cm); D (seat) 16.875 in. (42.9 cm).
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[Book] Forman, Benno M. 1988 American Seating Furniture, 1630-1730: An Interpretive Catalog.
• Published: cat. no. 9, pp. 108-12