American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40

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American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40

About the Item

This fine painted bench with six chairbacks over fourteen legs is a work of art in the Sheraton taste, probably c. 1820-40. The design, particularly in the legs, closely conforms to the sentiments of Hitchcock chair designs (c. 1825-50) of the earliest form - the artisan of this bench elevates the form quite drastically with the intense ribbing of the bamboo-style legs and stiles. The canted back features rail-and-ball horizontal spindles over conforming arms flanking a deep and comfortable Rush seat [replaced]. The fragility of the form is eliminated with careful attention to pressure points, this work supported with doubled front-to-back stretcher systems in the legs, double-spindle stretchers in the medial of the arms and six spindles per chair back. The form rests over fourteen legs, each carefully carved with olive-green highlights in it's precise ring turnings, the legs each terminating in tiny ball toes - the right and leftmost legs flare slightly outward, removing the stoic aesthetic of what could otherwise remain too square to be visually refined. Preserved in unusually fine condition, this is a treasure of early Americana. Forms like this American settee or sofa would typically grace a long hallway, entranceway or the landing of a second story. This is an absolute work of art to be cherished for a lifetime by serious collectors of American furniture. Condition: Rush seat is replaced and in excellent condition. Front right foot is restored with a 3" splice and toe is replaced. One ball toe is reattached with a nail. Worn painted black surface over an earlier olive or teal painted surface - surface is heavily worn with significant chipping and loss. Wear to the feet throughout. Remains in very strong and sturdy overall condition with wiggle in the right arm. Overall, very fine condition. We have a large collection of additional images detailing all aspects of construction and condition available upon request.

Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 94 in (238.76 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Sheraton (Of the Period)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1820-40
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 130204KNI211stDibs: LU105901245462