Late Federal Period Antique American 'Hitchcock Style' Turtle Back Rush Seat Side Chair in Maple

Description

19th Century Antique American 'Hitchcock-Style' Turtle Back Rush Seat Side Chair in Maple. The turtle-back splat features a beautiful Maple … more 19th Century Antique American 'Hitchcock-Style' Turtle Back Rush Seat Side Chair in Maple. The turtle-back splat features a beautiful Maple graining pattern. The chair has the traditional pillow-top rails, nicely turned front legs, and a hand-woven rush seat in excellent condition. There are no signs of the Hitchcock trademark stencil decorations or any markings to indicate it is an original Hitchcock chair. It has a lovely aged patina and graceful proportions which would allow it to work nicely in a variety of interiors from a farmhouse to an American colonial to a New England antique filled cottage.

Dimensions:
17.5" W × 19" D x 34.75" H

Condition:
In good antique condition. Surfaces throughout show signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including one badly repaired/glued stretcher which needs restoration work. less