Name/Title
Ladder Back Chair with Rush SeatEntry/Object ID
MHK0025Description
The ladder back chair dates to the Middle Ages and was found in many homes in Europe. It was also popular in the American colonies and early United States during the 18 and 19th centuries. The chair has a tall back with two uprights with horizontal slats slats between them, resembling a ladder, hence the name. Depending on the area, the chairs were also called ladder-back, slat back, or fiddle back chairs.The seats were usually made of woven rush or cane, but other materials, including paper could be used. Later chairs have wooden seats.Made/Created
Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
LititzState
PennsylvaniaCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Description
Outside chair dimensionsHeight
39 inWidth
19 inLength
14 inDimension Notes
Seat is 16 in above the floorCreate Date
August 12, 2023Update Date
August 27, 2023