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Side chair
English
mid-18th century
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
93 x 65.5 x 67.5 cm (36 5/8 x 25 13/16 x 26 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number1983.106
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionOne of a pair (with 1983.105). Walnut veneer, walnut or sandalwood. Walnut veneered seat back in form of a 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 fet 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.