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Grecian Side Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-2004

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)
Mahogany
Maple
Upholstered
Empire
Mahogany Veneer
CHAIR

Inscription

""lll"" incised on top front seat rail.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 x 18 x 16.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.73.3

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