Armchair

Date1800-1815

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts or New Hampshire

MediumMahogany, maple, and lightwood inlay

DimensionsOH: 45 1/2"; OW: 25"; D: 22"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1971-421

DescriptionAppearance: Armchair with tall upholstered back and seat; serpentine crest rail; out curving shaped arms ending in S shaped arm supports that curve forward to end at top of front legs; arm supports inlaid with two bellflowers interspersed with ovals and string inlay around sides and top; inverted baluster shaped front legs turned and reeded with rectangular panel at top of leg veneered with light wood, possibly birch; rear legs square in cross section, rake back at feet.

Woods: The seat rails are maple; the inlaid panels above the front legs are probably birch.