Armchair

Date1750-1800

MediumBlack walnut and rush

DimensionsOH: 35 1/2"; OD: 19 3/4"; Seat D: 15 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1996-812

DescriptionArmchair with rounded turned stiles with decorative incised lines and flattened ball finials and similar shaped front legs that extend into arm supports with additional barrel turnings between seat and arms; legs taper and flare slightly below bottom stretcher; three peaked (possibly slightly reshaped) slats between stiles; outcurving arms end in rounded arm terminals with three turned spindles below supported by a rounded rail; rush seat (replaced); double rounded front and side stretchers; single rear stretcher.