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Klismos side chair. Saber legs are rectangular in cross-section and have widely spaced reeding. Front rail similarly reeded. Crest rail features delicately carved rectangular tablet with crossed torch and quiver over a bow with swags. Middle slat of back with carved rosettes. Ears scroll toward the back.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
Chair
Chair, Side
Chair, Side
29.1919
Unknown
33 1/8 x 19 5/16 x 16 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Sumner Appleton Weld
1964.392A
Massachusetts (United States)
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