Chair, Side

Side Chair, maker unknown, mahogany with an upholstered seat, first half of the 19th century.

Side chair in the Klismos form derived from Ancient Greek chairs depicted on vases and urns. The front legs are saber shaped and join a square upholstered seat. The rear legs, also saber shaped, rise in a continuous line to form the back rest with a padded and curved crest rail. The horizontal cross bar has carved Acanthus foliation at either end.