In the Japanese taste. Modified cloud-scroll crest rain with incised line beading, conforming stiles enclosing in circular upholstered splat flanked by carved dragon on left and crescent on right, and surmounting supporting crossbars. Over-upholstered square seat rails. Ring-turned frontal legs; rear legs square and slightly raked back. Reupholstered in modern pink-rose twill.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Japonaiserie
Chair
Dragon
Japonais
Chair
Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),
Unknown
35.25 x 19.5 x 18.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Margaret Carson Holt
1970.439
Probably New York state (United States)
Probably
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