Side Chair, Splat Back
Dateca. 1730
OriginEngland
MediumMahogany and mahogany veneer, oak slip seat with red leather upholstery, original webbing and bottom textiles.
DimensionsOH: 38 3/4"; Seat: 21" x 17 1/2"; H. to seat: 17"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-124,3
DescriptionSide chair, splat back; late baroque style with cabriole front legs and ball and claw feet. The front legs have acanthus carving on the knees and knee blocks. The rear legs have pad feet. The seat is compass-shaped with vertical grained veneer on the rail. The slip seat has non-original red leather upholstery and fill above the original webbing and bottom textiles. The back of the chair has a central vase-shaped splat and rounded crest rail.Mark(s)Slip seat frame marked "VI".
1771-1776
1790-1800
1790-1800
ca. 1790
