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Maryland Federal Period Klismos Settee

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Origin

United States, Maryland

Period

19th Century

Materials

painted hardwood frame, original caning, recent upholstery

Dimensions

W.	74 in;	D.	29.5 in;
W.	187.96 cm;	D.	74.93 cm;

Seat H.	19 in;	Back H.	32 in;
Seat H.	48.26 cm;	Back H.	81.28 cm;

Condition

Fair. All original except the slip-seat upholstery.

Creation Date

circa 1820

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A four-chairback Federal period long settee, in its original black-green paint, parcel-gilt trim, and caning; with a newly upholstered yellow gold herringbone stripe slip seat, conforming to its frame contour. This form of Klismos chair and settee was made on both sides of the Atlantic. The reeding, scale, proportions, relative simplicity of design, and familial provenance; combine to substantiate attribution to a Baltimore maker. In addition to its expected use in a hall or sitting room, it can be placed along side of a dining table.

Styles / Movements

Federal, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

910 AJBN SW

Incollect Reference Number

438702