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Grecian Side Chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-2003

Description

Scrolled crest with volutes; vase splat, plain stiles and rails; klismos-type curved legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
veneer
maple (wood)
upholstering
Empire (style)
maple (wood)
Chair
Chair, Side
Chair, Side

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 x 18 x 16 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.73.4

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