Chair, Easy

Object Name:

Chair, Easy

Object ID:

1970.014.11

Creator:

Belter?

Place of Origin:

United States

Date:

circa 1850

Description:

Easy Chair. Rococo revival style, with back having walnut frame exposed and bordering upholstery above juncture with arms; carved, openwork, floral crest above molded rail, with downcurved ends, framed into tops of the two S-curved stiles which have molded faces decorated with carved foliage; stiles pieced on outsides at widest point of back; volutes at lower ends of stiles applied; crest laminated in five superimposed sections. Upholstered arms with exposed, voluted terminals of walnut and integral S-curved arm supports having molded surfaces. U-shaped seat with serpentine front. Upholstered over top edge of seat rail in red, cream and black fabric with woven design of flowers and medallions in simulation of tapestry; bordered with woven tape; coil springs in seat. Side and rear seat rails veneered. Front seat rail is laminated, has central, carved floral decorations, and forms visually continuous curve with cabriole front legs, which have a carved flower on each knee and terminate in French scroll feet. Reverse curved legs rounded in section. Casters on all four legs. Upholstery faded and worn on inside surfaces. Outer edge of voluted arm terminals apparently gnawed. Veneer chipped on left seat rail. Walnut and probably chestnut.

Material:

Wood
Textile

Dimensions:

H-45.125 W-29.75 D-34 inches

Provenance:

Belonged to Charlotte Ayer Williams, wife of Washington Williams and great-aunt of the donor. They lived in Boston from 1835 to 1851, when they moved to Portsmouth.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Williams, Charlotte Ayer (1804-1875), Williams, Washington (1797-1860), Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)

Subjects:

Rococo Revival