1810
GUSN-55791
Klismos side chair; four tapered saber legs, two front legs have reeded shaping on front face. Rectangular seat frame with slightly flared sides, presently upholstered. Curved stiles have molded edges and support a deeply molded "swag". Rectangular crest rail with central rectangular raised medallion flanked by rectangular blocks bearing foliate carving.
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
upholstering
Chair
Chair
Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),
Unknown
33 5/8 x 18 3/8 x 16 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Edmund Quincy
1972.54B
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