Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1242:
Description
A quintessential Arts and Crafts Movement dining chair, likely dating from the early 20th century, with the classic, honest construction championed by the movement’s designers. The quarter-sawn oak has developed a rich, deep finish consistent with its age, and the tall, straight back features four vertical slats and a distinctive cut-out or “keyhole” detail at the top rail, a characteristic often associated with designs from manufacturers like Stickley or Limbert. The seat is an inset, drop-in cushion upholstered in a dark, likely green or black, leather or vinyl material. A view from beneath the seat reveals the original, or period-appropriate, burlap/jute webbing supporting the cushion. The construction is robust, featuring through-tenons visible in the seat frame corners, a hallmark of this utilitarian and highly collectible style. The chair appears to be in very good antique condition, with the expected minor scuffs and dings to the wood from decades of use, particularly on the legs and stretchers. The finish shows minor wear, and the leather-like upholstery is generally well-preserved, though the light reflections make it difficult to ascertain any fine surface cracking. The underlying burlap webbing is intact. H 38″, W 16″, D 15″
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