Revolving Chair
Revolving chairs, also known as stools or swivel chairs, were produced by Shakers in many styles and sizes. The earliest examples stood on long legs and often were used in the brethren's shops. Low revolving chairs, such as this example, with Windsor-like comb backs were rarely made before 1840.
Artwork Details
- Title: Revolving Chair
- Maker: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present)
- Date: 1840–70
- Culture: American, Shaker
- Medium: Maple, white oak, pine, birch
- Dimensions: 28 x 16 3/4 x 15 in. (71.1 x 42.5 x 38.1 cm)
- Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966
- Object Number: 66.10.26
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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