Side chair (one of a pair)

British

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The unknown maker of this chair has playfully combined different design ideas by Thomas Chippendale. The back is derived from Chippendale’s so-called "ribband back chairs" while the fretwork legs are based on his plates for "Chinese chairs." These designs were published in Chippendale’s The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director which appeared in three editions between 1754 and 1762.

Side chair (one of a pair), Mahogany; tent stitch embroidery on canvas, British

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Side chair (one of a pair), Mahogany; tent stitch embroidery on canvas, British
Side chair (one of a pair), Mahogany; tent stitch embroidery on canvas, British
Side chair (one of a pair), Mahogany; tent stitch embroidery on canvas, British

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