Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

1975.600

Place of Origin:

United States

Date:

circa 1860

Description:

Side Chair. Elaborately turned stiles having baluster, ring, flattened ball and cylindrical elements; small, pyriform finials; elaborate but symmetrical, openwork back panel framed between stiles and carved on face in naturalistic design of oak leaves and acorns with branches intertwined to form large figure 8, top of which extends above height of finials. Veins of leaves gilded. Serpentine front seat rail. Upholstered in green and red figured ("voided") velvet on cream-colored ground, bordered by woven tape; coil springs in seat. Upholstered over top edge of seat rails. Turned front legs with inverted baluster, ring and urn elements predominant; button feet. Square rear legs extending back in reverse curve and spliced at an angle to the stiles of the back. Openwork panel of back has several splits and breaks, some repaired. Fabric undercovering on seat missing except for fragments along edge. Upholstery faded, original color being visible under tape. Joints loose.

Material:

Wood
Textile
Velvet

Dimensions:

H-39.375 W-17 D-21 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection