Pair of ladderback chairs each with three splats. Top splat is rounded across top whereas center splat is peaked as a shallow pyramid. Stiles end in acorns. Both have hardwood splint seats. Both painted (stained) with gray-blue paint over red undercoat but now appear rather black. The bottom splat of one chair is also peaked as a shallow pyramid.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknown
Role
Wood Turner
Date made
1810 - 1830
Time Period
early 19th century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1820
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
94 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
34 cm
Dimension Notes
Width and Depth measurements are of the seat.
Material
Wood, Splint
Colors
Color
Black
Color Notes
Originally a blue-gray stain painted over red undercoat
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Notes
The splint seats appear to be original but have suffered damage. The front stretchers also show wear from boots or shoes over the years.
