Side chair
Adapted from Sheraton "fancy" chairs, this style of chair was popular in the early nineteenth century. Most were produced in New York and Connecticut.
Artwork Details
- Title: Side chair
- Date: 1810–30
- Geography: Possibly made in New York, United States; Possibly made in Connecticut, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Wood
- Dimensions: 33 x 18 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (83.8 x 47 x 41.3 cm)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Maria P. James, 1910
- Object Number: 11.60.158
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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ca. 1848
Attributed to Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (American (born Scotland), near Lock Fannich, Ross-Shire, Scotland 1768/1770–1854 New York)
ca. 1837
1840–50
1835–50
1825–30
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