Revolving Chair

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) American

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 734

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.

Revolving Chair, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Maple, white oak, pine, birch, American, Shaker

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Revolving Chair, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Maple, white oak, pine, birch, American, Shaker
Revolving Chair, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Maple, white oak, pine, birch, American, Shaker

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