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18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

$1,245

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18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having characteristic ball finials atop sausage and ball turned standards, holding three shaped back slats, above a rush seat, raised on short turned legs braced by dowel stretchers; in very old red paint. The chair remains in very good condition, with rubs to top of finals and the expected flexibility. Measures: 31-1/2 in H x 20-1/2 in wide x 15-1/2 in deep Seat height: 13 in high.

Details

  • Dimensions
    Height: 31.50 in. (80.01 cm)Width: 20.50 in. (52.07 cm)Depth: 15.50 in. (39.37 cm)Seat Height: 13 in. (33.02 cm)
  • Style
    American Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques
    Rush,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin
    United States
  • Period
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture
    Mid-Late 18th Century
  • Condition
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number
    Seller: AD - MS-14 WVE1stDibs: LU903923628432

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    Ships From: Nantucket, MA
  • Return Policy

    A return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.

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