Side Chair
This square-back side chair exemplifies the proficient carving and square, tapered legs so often found in New York work. Similar chairs were shown in cabinetmakers' price books from New York in 1796 and 1802.
(See 46.67.97–.104 for set.)
(See 46.67.97–.104 for set.)
Artwork Details
- Title:Side Chair
- Date:1795–1810
- Geography:Made in New York, New York, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Mahogany, ash, cherry
- Dimensions:37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm)
- Credit Line:Gift of the Members of the Committee of the Bertha King Benkard Memorial Fund, 1946
- Object Number:46.67.100
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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1795–1810
Attributed to Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (American (born Scotland), near Lock Fannich, Ross-Shire, Scotland 1768/1770–1854 New York)
ca. 1837
1680–1710
ca. 1848
John and Joseph W. Meeks (active ca. 1836–59)
ca. 1850
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