In the collection ofArt Institute of Chicago
Pair of Side Chairs, Artist unknown (American, 18th century), 1770–90, Mahogany, tulipwood, white pine, and upholstery
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Chair · New York City

Pair of Side Chairs

Artist unknown (American, 18th century) · New York City · 1770–90

The upholstery on this chair replicates a documented 18th-century English fabric, which was specially handwoven for the Art Institute on 19th-century English looms.

— Art Institute of Chicago, catalogue text
Medium
Mahogany, tulipwood, white pine, and upholstery
Dimensions
Each: 93.3 × 57.8 × 45.7 cm (36 3/4 × 22 3/4 × 18 in.)
Accession
1929.166-167
Credit line
Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne

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