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SET OF SIX FEDERAL SIDE CHAIRS

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
New York Circa 1800

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Ash, White Pine

Height: 36 inches
Width: 21 1/2 inches
Depth: 18 inches
Seat Height: 17 inches

Reference: A similar armchair with inlaid decoration is in the collection of Winterthur, see Montgomery, American Furniture The Federal Period, entry 60, pages 111-112. Note the similarity to the side chair, reference number 122, on pages 179-180 of American Furniture in Pendleton House by Christopher P. Monkhouse and Thomas S. Michie. They write that chairs of this kind were known as “square-back” and were one of the most popular chair designs among wealthy New Yorkers in the Federal period.

Inventory #7353

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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.