Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs

18th century, shaped crest rails, pierced backs, needlepoint slip seats, straight legs with rounded edge, dovetailed stretcher base.

39 x 20 x 15 in.; Seat height 17 in.

Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Later upholstered slip seats; crest rails reset; sun fading; one chair with natural loss to rear seat rail at joint (from a loose knot); one stretcher rail with crack; one stretcher rail with small loss to underside at dovetail.