Chair, Easy

Object Name:

Chair, Easy

Object ID:

1970.014.03

Place of Origin:

United States

Date:

1850-1870

Description:

Easy Chair. Rococo revival style, with "balloon-back" having exposed walnut frame bordering upholstery above juncture with arms, serpentine stiles of back forming continuous curve with arched crest rail and having applied volutes at juncture with arms; entire "balloon"-shaped frame has molded face and is surmounted by an applied crest with floral carving on face. Upholstered arms with molded terminals, integral with serpentine, molded arm supports and cabriole front legs with pointed feet. Volute design carved on knees, visually separating legs from arm supports. U-shaped seat with serpentine front. Side and rear seat rails have thin veneer; front seat rail has molded panel on face, and very thick veneer. Reverse curved rear legs rectangular in section. Casters on all four legs. Upholstered in coarsely woven green fabric, not original; inner surfaces of back and arms buttoned; bordered with woven tape; coil springs in seat, now exposed as webbing and undercovering are broken and torn. Knee-shaped corner brackets. Dark stain; finish extensively chipped. Veneer chipped on left seat rail along lower edge. Signs of gnawing on carved knees. Walnut and probably chestnut.

Material:

Wood
Textile

Dimensions:

H-46.675 W-26.125 D-32.5 inches

Provenance:

According to donor's will, this chair came from the Bradley House, Concord, NH. Donor's mother was Susan A. Bradley, whose family had lived in the Bradley homestead since its construction c. 1769.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Bradley, Bradley, Susan