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1964-251, Corner Chair, Commode
Corner chair, commode
1964-251, Corner Chair, Commode

Corner chair, commode

Date1760-1775
OriginAmerica, New York, Albany (probably)
MediumMahogany, Eastern white pine, sweetgum
DimensionsOH: 2'8"; OW: 2'9; 1/2"; OD: 2'3"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1964-251
DescriptionCorner chair with horizontally placed flat curving arm rail scalloped at outer sides, with rounded terminals. Rounded curving block at back on top with serpentine ends. This supported by three turned columnar posts that form upper parts of the three rear legs. Posts with onion-turned tops; round and slightly flaring at base. Between posts are two vasiform splats with heart-like cut outs in centers. Square seat frame (sweet-gum) with drop-in seat upholstered in original horsehair. Under seat is under platform with circular cut-out in center with chamfered edge. Below is another platform with similar cut-out to hold commode form. Plain deep skirting with moulded upper front edges. "Marlborough" legs with moulded front and chamfered rear corners.ProvenanceThis piece is one of large groups of furnishings acquired en masse from now-deceased member of the Glen-Sanders family in Scotia, New York. Glens and Sanders of British and (more recently) Dutch ancestry, were early settlers into this area of New York. Their children intermarried with Dutch settlers; some of furniture stamped with initials of Van Rensselaer and Elmendorf families. Stronghold of family remained in Scotia, contents of Glen-Sanders homestead sold to CW in 1964. Documents contain no specific references to this chair.