Chair
1720-1740 (made)
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This chair is an early example of mahogany seat furniture. Mahogany was first imported to Britain during the reign of Charles II (1660-1685), and very quickly became the preferred wood for luxury furniture in the early 18th century. Several factors may have contributed to the preference for mahogany over walnut including shortages of English walnut, and the density of mahogany which allowed crisp and fine carving and suited the rapidly changing trends in fashionable furniture.
This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall.
This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Mahogany, carved, with upholstered seat |
Brief description | Mahogany chair, English, 1720-1740 |
Physical description | Mahogany chair, one of a pair with W.13-1950, with a rounded back frame and a vase-shaped back splat, a rounded and upholstered drop-in seat, and cabriole legs, the front legs carved with scallop shells and husks on the knee. The legs terminate in pad feet |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by H.C. Coleman |
Summary | This chair is an early example of mahogany seat furniture. Mahogany was first imported to Britain during the reign of Charles II (1660-1685), and very quickly became the preferred wood for luxury furniture in the early 18th century. Several factors may have contributed to the preference for mahogany over walnut including shortages of English walnut, and the density of mahogany which allowed crisp and fine carving and suited the rapidly changing trends in fashionable furniture. This object is on loan to Sewerby Hall. |
Associated object | W.13-1950 (Set) |
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Accession number | W.12 to B-1950 |
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Record created | November 23, 2005 |
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