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Child's Size Bentwood Armchair

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
New York, probably Adirondack region, 1870-1890.
Bentwood saplings, probably ash or maple.
Excellent condition, retaining original red paint finish.
Rustic bentwood furniture was more commonly found in the Adirondack region, although it was made all over the Northeast. This wonderfully made child's chair is adorned with a rare heart-shaped motif on the back and a star design on the seat.

More Information

Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1870-1890
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	F-SF-CH 112
Incollect Reference #:	108145

Dimensions

W.	16.25 in;	H.	27.5 in;	D.	14 in;
W.	41.28 cm;	H.	69.85 cm;	D.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.