American Chippendale Side Chair

Mahogany, late 18th century, having a crest with scrolled ears, pierced splat, molded seat rail with applied gadrooning (a feature often found in New York chairs) and a chamfered stretcher base. Three original blocks support the slip seat.

38 x 21.5 x 20.5 in.

Estate of the late Elizabeth Niles Stevens and her daughter, Ann Buckner, Roads End Farm, Alamance County, North Carolina, (now Cedar Rock Park).

Likely original white pine seat board.

Hairline breaks to splat; general wear.

$400 - 800