Early 19th Century Antique Federal Period Bird's Eye & Tiger Maple Dining Chair

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This federal era chair can date to the later part of the 18th century or the earliest quarter of the … Read more This federal era chair can date to the later part of the 18th century or the earliest quarter of the 19th century with the sabre leg chair typically dating to 1810 - 1820. The superior form of the chair, along with the highly figured bird's eye maple grain complimented by the bold and striking tiger maple grain, are more common in areas such as New Hampshire where a high concentration of skilled furniture artisans and native old growth maple trees are both found. The curvature form of the chair provides a higher degree of comfort not common for old antique country chairs as every component of these chairs is formed to contour to the sitter's back and legs. The crest rails are both curved and contoured to conform to the back of the sitter and feature a central carved element. The seat features a hand tied caning which appears sturdy and reliable. See less