Dining Chair

Date1900

MediumWood, Fiber, Metal; Tacks, Nails, Screws

Dimensions39.25" Height X 17" Depth of Seat X 17.5" Width of Seat

ClassificationsFurniture

Terms

20th Century

Catalog number81.2.3

DescriptionThis chair has two slightly flared front legs which are bobbin and bulb turned at the top. It has two vertical stiles from foot to crest which taper out at the bottom. There are three vase and bobbin turned front stretchers and two plain, round stretchers on each of the remaining three sides, which are attached with doweled joints. The seat frame consists of four pieces of wood with an apron underneath at the front. There is a piece of wood attached underneath towards the back, providing support. A pressed, thin fiber seat has been attached to the frame with silver colored tacks. Two brackets are attached to the seat and stiles with screws, adding reinforcement. The bottom rail is pressed with a repeat oval design, which is the same as the middle rail. There are six ball turned spindles between the bottom and middle rail. The crest rail is curved at the top and pressed in the center with a floral design.

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