Antique Mahogany Chippendale Side Chair, Connecticut, Circa 1780s

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Side Chair, Connecticut, Circa 1780s

A distinguished and characterful example of late 18th-century Connecticut cabinetmaking, this mahogany … Read more Antique Mahogany Chippendale Side Chair, Connecticut, Circa 1780s

A distinguished and characterful example of late 18th-century Connecticut cabinetmaking, this mahogany Chippendale side chair displays the bold regional interpretation of the style that makes Connecticut furniture so compelling to collectors of American antiques. Confident in its proportions and rich in hand-crafted detail, this chair speaks to the skill and individuality of the Connecticut craftsmen who adapted the Philadelphia Chippendale vocabulary into something distinctly their own.
The pierced splat is handsomely executed, framed by an elegantly shaped crest rail and anchored by a serpentine front seat rail — a sophisticated design element that adds a graceful sense of movement to the chair's overall form. The bead-moulded front legs are a refined touch, demonstrating the maker's attention to detail and decorative sensibility. Together these elements create a chair of considerable presence and quality.
The upholstered drop-in seat presents with estate soiling and would benefit from fresh upholstery — a simple update that invites the new owner to personalize the chair to their own interior. Wear to the front stretcher is a natural and honest testament to generations of use, and all wear is consistent with the chair's nearly 250-year history.
A wonderful addition to a period interior, a collection of New England furniture, or any space that appreciates the beauty of authentic 18th-century American craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 19"W × 15.5"D × 39.25"H × 18" seat height
Material: Mahogany
Details: Pierced splat, bead-moulded front legs, serpentine front seat rail, upholstered seat
Origin: Connecticut, Circa 1780s
Condition: Estate soiling to upholstered seat; wear to front stretcher and general wear consistent with age and use See less