PAIR AMERICAN CENTENNIAL CHIPPENDALE STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS. Serpentine crestrail carved with ruffle, back-scrolled ears, and conforming twisted cable with tassel motif; vasi-form splat having scrolling foliate carved sides centering flowerhead above trapezoidal slip seat; shell-carved apron pendant on carved foliate and flowerhead knees; claw and ball feet - 40 1/4 in x 23 in x 18 in. Estimate $1,200-1,500
Note: The celebration of American independence brought about a renewed interest in recreating replicas of furniture made during that early period in American history. This set of chairs is an example of replicas of late 18th century chairs made in the late 19th century using the same methods of construction and design.
Illustrated in "The New Fine Points of Early American Furniture," Albert Sack, page 44.
