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Lolling chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-17315

Description

Tall back with serpentine crest rail. Curved shaped armrests have downcurving supports rectangular in cross-section with satinwood stringing; ebony and satinwood stringing surrounding lighter mahogany veneer rectangle at top of legs. Thin tapering turned legs with rings. Square rear legs curve slightly backward.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lolling chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
wood (plant material)
upholstery
Mahogany
Upholstery
CHAIR

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 5/8 x 24 1/4 x 23 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1952.128

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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