Banister-back chair, 1715–35, Possibly made in Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Banister-back chair, 1715–35, Possibly made in Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, American, Maple, 47 1/2 x 21 x 15 3/4 in. ( x x 40 cm), Furniture, The unusual carved crest rail, banister back, cane seat, and “Spanish” front feet combine to make this one of the most dynamic examples of the William and Mary–style banister-back side chair. The carving on the crest rail is reminiscent of engraved cartouches on contemporary silver, which were indebted to strapwork ornament found in European Baroque design sources

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Size: 4289px × 5360px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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