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PAIR OF CARVED CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIRS

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Philadelphia or Possibly Virginia, Circa 1780.

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Yellow Pine, Cedar Glue Blocks

Reference: A vertically barred splat with a central ribbon or band uniting the bars was frequently used on Southern chairs. See Helen Comstock American Furniture, number 278. See also a similar splat on a side chair from Virginia in Ronald Hurst and Jonathan Prown Southern Furniture 1680-1830, number 28.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany.
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	7177
Incollect Reference #:	321592

Dimensions

W.	21.25 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	17 in;
W.	53.98 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	43.18 cm;

Seat H.	17.75 in;
Seat H.	45.09 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. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.