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

$1,245
£929.96
€1,078.13
CA$1,728.65
A$1,937.60
CHF 1,008.85
MX$23,658.87
NOK 12,808.72
SEK 12,141.51
DKK 8,044.05
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About the Item

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    American Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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