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What is a Martha Washington chair?

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What is a Martha Washington chair?
From the 18th century, a Martha Washington chair features a high back, no arms and an upholstered seat and back. The chair’s frame was usually crafted from mahogany. Shop a collection of antique Martha Washington chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back
Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English mahogany serpentine back lolling chairs with squared tampered splayed legs and
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s. Custom
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage Lolling chairs featuring a luxurious deep button-tufted leather upholstery in a
Category

Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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