Name/Title
Banister-back Arm ChairDescription
Banister-back arm chair painted black and with 4 splats and boldly curved crest rail. Chair has turned front legs and two turned front stretchers, splats are rounded on backside and flat on front. Stiles capped by ball and reel turnings. Retains an old splint seat.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknownRole
CabinetmakerDate made
circa 1720 - circa 1750Time Period
18th CenturyPlace
Region
New EnglandCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
113 cmWidth
59 cmDepth
37 cmDimension Notes
Width and Depth measure the seat. The seat is 44 cm from the floor.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Rear legs have been cut down quite considerably with the result that that the chair tilts backwards. Rounded metal inserts at the base of all four legs.