Name/Title
2 Hudson Valley ChairsEntry/Object ID
100134Scope and Content
(AI) Distinctive Architectural Features
The Fiddle-Back (Vasiform) Splat: The central vertical wooden panel on the back is cut into a distinct vase or fiddle silhouette, which is the defining hallmark of Queen Anne seating.
The Yoke Crest Rail: The top rail curves gracefully like an ox yoke, ending in subtle "ears" at the corners where it meets the turned back posts.
Cabriole Legs & Pad Feet: The front legs showcase elegant, S-shaped "cabriole" curves that terminate in classic round pad feet (sometimes called Dutch feet).
The Turned Front Stretcher: Connecting the front legs is a wonderfully thick, bulbous, double-cone turned stretcher. This feature added immense structural stability to the lightweight frame and was a favorite canvas for early woodturners to show off their skills.
Painted Finish: It was incredibly common for these country chairs to be painted—often in black, dark green, or dark red. Craftsmen used paint to protect the piece and to disguise the fact that they used multiple types of wood (such as maple for the turned posts, oak for the rails, and pine for the seat frame) based on what was strongest for each specific part.
inventory 2 Hudson Valley Chairs - Um back, turned spindle, 1740 paint finish, 39 in H (A.) $1,300.00 (B) $1,400.00
