Chippendale Armchair

Connecticut, ca. 1770-1785
Mahogany, yellow pine slip-seat
Condition: Excellent condition (see full condition report)
A superb example of a finely carved, well executed formal Connecticut open armchair having a carved shaped crest rail above a Gothic style carved pierced splat flanked by serpentine-form arms with carved undulating knuckles. The trapezoid seat frame is fitted with a slip seat, supported by straight legs and a stretcher base with pierced c-scroll returns.