Transitional Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown. William and Mary to Queen Anne transitional-style arm chair has rectangular back with pedimented crest rail and flared ears; molded straight stiles and lower back rail; caned back with solid arched splat in middle; curved arms with scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with ring turnings at base; caned seat; scalloped front seat rail; turned rear legs and stretchers on front, sides and rear; and cabriole front legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
William and Mary
Queen Anne Style
caning
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.053.003

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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