


Side chair, 1730–90
New England
Walnut, cherry
New England
Walnut, cherry
42 x 20 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (106.7 x 51.4 x 41.9 cm)
Bequest of Charlotte E. Hoadley, 1946 (46.192.2)
In the 1730s, New England makers developed a distinctive Queen Anne–style side chair that featured a yoke-shaped crest rail, vase-shaped splat, turned stretchers, and pad feet. Typical of the Queen Anne style, the emphasis is on overall form rather than surface ornamentation. Boston makers exported thousands of these sturdy, elegant, and comfortable chairs to cities along the Atlantic coast.







