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This scroll-back chair and its mates were part of a set of 24 made by Duncan Phyfe for the family of William Livingston, governor of New Jersey (1776–1790). A sketch of about 1816 in Phyfe's hand shows this type of chair and gives its price. These chairs were somewhat higher in price than for other contemporary scroll-back chairs due to the extra cost charged to carve the front paw feet. (See 65.188.2–.14 for set.)
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Title: Side Chair
Date: 1810–20
Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Mahogany with ash, yellow poplar
Dimensions: 32 1/4 x 21 3/4 x 18 3/8 in. (81.9 x 55.2 x 46.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Varick Stout, in their memory, 1965
Accession Number: 65.188.14
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