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Side chair
English
about 1740–1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Walnut, walnut veneer
Dimensions
92 x 60 x 67 cm (36 1/4 x 23 5/8 x 26 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number1983.105
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionOne of a pair (with 1983.106). Seat back in form of horizontal figure 8 surmounted by carved rocaille work over 'C' scroll. The whole above lyre-shaped splat and undecorated stiles. Seat is covered in modern red damask extending over seat rails and secured with brass tacks. Front cabriole legs end in claw and ball feet and have carved acanthus leaves covering both knee brackets ending in a carved scroll projecting from top of knee. Rear canted legs end in pad feet and have scroll on each knee bracket.