Banister-back Arm Chair

Name/Title

Banister-back Arm Chair

Description

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, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

circa 1720 - circa 1750

Time Period

18th Century

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

113 cm

Width

59 cm

Depth

37 cm

Dimension Notes

Width and Depth measure the seat. The seat is 44 cm from the floor.

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Black

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

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.