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Armchair

1880-1920
Place madeUnited States, North America
Mahogany
Overall: 38 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. ( 97.2 x 57.2 x 48.9 cm )
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
1945.349
This chair is most likely an early 20th century reproduction of a design popular during the Federal period.
DescriptionMahogany Federal armchair with curved crest rail and pierced, urn-shaped splat with carved urn at upper middle; curved arms terminate in incised rondels; trapezoidal seat has over-the-rail upholstery attached with brass tacks in swag formation; square, straight legs; rectangular side, rear, and medial stretchers.
ClassificationsFURNITURE
Side chair (one of a pair)
Unidentified maker
1790-1800
1942.545b
Side chair (one of a pair)
Captain James Lawrence
1790-1800
1942.545a
Armchair
Thomas Affleck
1790–1793
INV.14967
Side chair
Tiffany Studios
1900–1920
1998.48
Armchair
Unidentified maker
1785–1789
1916.7
Armchair
Unidentified maker
ca. 1788
1837.10
Armchair
Unidentified maker
ca. 1788
1837.9
Armchair
Unidentified maker
ca. 1788
1837.8
Armchair
Unidentified maker
ca. 1788
1837.7
Armchair
Unidentified maker
1795-1810
X.480
Armchair
John Watts
1785–1800
1945.117
Side chair
Unidentified maker
1765–1775
1963.118