TWO VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SEATING FURNISHINGS,19th century. Three bamboo-turned spindle backrest raised on square tapering legs with perimeter stretchers, together with nailed leather saddle stool with H-form stretchers - Chair: 40 3/4 in. x 12 in. x 9 in.; Stool: 15 1/2 in. x 11 in. x 8 1/2 in. Estimate $300-500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Benjamin Franklin Kahn, Chevy Chase, MD
During the Victorian period, these high-back chairs were referred to as "deportment chairs" and were developed by Sir Astley Paston Cooper (1768-1841) for correcting the posture of young children.
