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SET OF EIGHT FEDERAL SHIELD BACK DINING CHAIRS

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
With Two Arms And Six Sides
New York, Circa 1790

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: Yellow Pine (by microanalysis)

Height: 39 3/4 inches
Width: 22 inches (arm), 20 1/2 inches (side)
Depth: 20 inches (arm), 18 1/2 (side)

Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Bret Williams, Cleveland, Ohio; to their daughter. The Williams were collecting throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s purchasing many items from the top New York dealers such as Ginsburg & Levy, Israel Sack, Inc., and John Walton, Inc. A tambour desk of theirs appears in Vernon J. Stoneman’s A Supplement to John and Thomas Seymour Cabinetmakers in Boston, 1794-1816, entry 3.

More Information

In the Style of:	John & Thomas Seymour
Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	6922.1
Incollect Reference #:	355576

Dimensions

H.	39.75 in;
H.	100.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.

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