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Westport Chair -Thomas Lee / Harry Bunell, 1905

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Original antique Adirondack " Westport Chair " designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by his friend and local carpenter Harry Bunnell in 1905. Great early example of the first Harry Bunnell patented production of 1905 - stamped with the impressed mark at back ( img. 14 ) A great early example in beautifully aged old worn red painted surface w/ areas of underlying earlier green / orange paint and wood. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section **** HAND DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED FROM OUR WAREHOUSE IN ROCHESTER NY ANYWHERE EN ROUTE TO NYC AND SURROUNDING TRI STATE AREA / POSSIBLY POINTS FURTHER USA LOWER 48 *****
  • Creator:
    Thomas Lee (Designer),Harry Bunnell (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Adirondack (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Repaired: stabilized old repair at back rail ( img. 17 ) repair w/ small area wood loss to one front foot ( img. 14 ) chair is structurally solid strong stable. Wear consistent with age and use. old crack back rail ( 17 ) damage bottom front leg ( 14 ) all solid strong stable. old dry worn beautiful red painted surface w/ underlying areas of earlier orange, green paint and bare wood. beautiful example.
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU961122951312
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