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PAIR OF FEDERAL SIDE CHAIRS

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
PAIR OF FEDERAL SIDE CHAIRS
Boston Circa 1820
Possibly by Thomas Seymour working in the Isaac Vose and Son shop.
The carving likely by Thomas Wightman
Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: Mahogany, Birch

Height: 35 inches

Width: 19 1/2 inches

Depth: 18 inches

For a very similar armchair to this set see Stuart Feld, Boston in the Age of Neo Classicism, entry 6, page 27.

For a discussion of the Isaac Vose and Son shop as well as other similar chairs please see Mussey and Pearce, Rather Elegant Than Showy; The Classical Furniture of Isaac Vose, pages 260-270.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Incollect Reference #:	727721

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years, and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top quality Americana. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.