Pair of Side Chairs with upholstered slip seats

Furniture

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Pair of Side Chairs with upholstered slip seats

Description

Pair of mahogany side chairs in a pseudo "Biedermeier" style. Each has an upholstered slip seat. Seats feature a central floral medallion in grosse point embroidery. With simplified front sabre legs. Mahogany with veneered figured mahogany splats, crest rails and front rail below slip seat.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1825 - 1840

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Incision

Location

On front seat support of 87.0.8.2

Transcription

"XVII"

Type

Inscription

Location

On top side of front seat support

Transcription

"R S A"

Material/Technique

Graphite

Type

Incision

Location

On upper side of front seat support of 87.0.8.1

Transcription

"XXXIV"

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"R S A"

Material/Technique

Graphite

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

80 cm

Width

46 cm

Depth

37.8 cm

Dimension Notes

Height of seat from floor: 39.5 cm

Material

Wood (mahogany), Fabric, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

On both chairs there are slight veneer losses on the front rail under and before the seat.