Chair-5 slat, c.1760-1800

Chair-5 slat, c.1760-1800

This chair, circa 1760-1800, has 5 slats and is probably of Pennsylvanic origin. It is very similar to examples found in Pennsylvania, in fact, almost identical. If the chair demonstrated a weaker design, it might be Southern, but with the fine shaped slats, the turnings, and the well-developed feet, one can only say Pennsylvania. The chair has been badly stripped. The wood is maple and cherry. the seat is new.
4/2023

RC-13

East Bedroom 11/1987 4/2023

Gift from R.R. VanDeventer

H 43" W (at seat) 18 1/2" D 14" H (at seat) 17"

4/2023 Condition Excellent 5 shallow cracks on back of 2nd from the bottom back rung. top of 1 front leg cracked