2025/15A-D Suite of 4 Federal Massachusetts Chairs
Name/Title
Four Mahogany Side Chairs
Description
Group of four American federal mahogany side chairs in a gothic style. Each as a mahogany veneer inset at the center of the crest rail framed by a single strand geometric border. The seat frames are maple with the upholstery covering the entire seat top and sides. The chairs have reeded legs with four bands of vertical reeding on the fronts and exterior sides of the chairs. The underlying seat design involves box spring elements which would not be original to the chairs.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknown
Role
Cabinetmaker
Date made
1790 - 1810
Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuries
Place
State/Province
Massachusetts
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
Made in Eastern Massachusetts, possibly Boston or in Salem/Marblehead. This suite is likely comprised of two pairs of chairs originally from different sets. 2025.15A-B are made of warmer, lighter brown mahogany and their inset mahogany veneered insets are more refined than those in 2025.15C-D. Moreover 2025.15C-D are made of considerably darker mahogany.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
93 cm
Width
53.5 cm
Depth
41.2 cm
Dimension Notes
Depth and Width measure the seats. Height of the seat from the ground is
Material
Wood (mahogany), Wood (maple), Fabric
Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good
Notes
The left stile of one chair has been broken clear through.
