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An Early Philadelphia Low-Back Windsor Armchair

Creator: Thomas Gilpin (Attributed)
Offered by: Philip Bradley Antiques

Description
Attributed to Thomas Gilpin (active 1752–67)

Gilpin is the second earliest documented Windsor chairmaker in Philadelphia, the first being Jedediah Snowden. From 1755–61, Gilpin’s workshop stood on land owned by Samuel Powell I (d. 1756). In 1762 Gilpin sold six low-back Windsor chairs to Garrett Meade at 15 shillings apiece. This is one of the few known extant Gilpin low back Windsor chairs.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Tulip poplar, maple, oak; paint
Creation Date:	Philadelphia, PA, c. 1762
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	D-598
Incollect Reference #:	278597

Dimensions

W.	28 in;	H.	28 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	71.12 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Philip Bradley Antiques, located in Sumneytown, PA, has been showcasing exceptional American 18th and early 19th-century furniture, tall clocks, folk art, and related accessories since 1950. Specializing in mid-Atlantic pieces, we invite you to explore our curated selection; contact us at bradleyantiques@gmail.com or call 610.269.0427 for more information.

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