Distressed American Firehouse Armchair, C. 1835

Description

American Windsor firehouse chair with a continuous arm yolk back. The crest rail has an applied scroll raised above the … more American Windsor firehouse chair with a continuous arm yolk back. The crest rail has an applied scroll raised above the arms, and the entire yoke is supported by eight turned spindles morticed into the plank seat. The turned legs are doweled into the underside of the plank seat and are joined by turned boxed stretchers. The seat and arms show significant wear, and the arms show signs of cracks, which have been stabilized. The chair retains some of its original oxide red painted surface.

American, New England/ New York, circa 1835. less