Chippendale Wing Chair

Probably Massachusetts, ca. 1780.

Mahogany, pine secondary wood

Condition: Frame is all original with some replaced blocking and structural reinforcement.

This wing chair has many fine attributes, such as, the form, quality of the cabinetry and graceful proportions. The canted back with a serpentine crest is flanked with conforming shaped wings above scrolled arms. The seat frame is supported by square molded legs joined by a recessed stretcher.