Side chair
about 1840–50
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueRosewood and possibly walnut; original upholstery
DimensionsOverall: 118.7 x 50.2 x 46.4 cm (46 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift by Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hill
Accession numberRES.65.75
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On viewClassificationsFurniture
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Side chairs with high backs were an especially common Gothic Revival form, because their vertical lines accorded well with the upward thrust of medieval architectural ornament. The thistle-shaped crockets and finials at the top of this chair are based on architectural ornaments found on Gothic spires or gables.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown. Given to the MFA in 1965. In 1971, the donor (Mr. Richard C. Hill) recalled that it came from a Victorian house, built in 1889, on Creston Avenue in Fordham, New York.
About 1700–20