Side chair 1730 - 1745

This side chair, crafted by Giles Grendey between 1730 and 1745, is a prime example of American Rococo furniture. The chair's intricate details, including its carved and gilded crest rail, curved cabriole legs, and woven cane seat, highlight the influence of European design on American craftsmanship. The chair, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the skilled artistry of Grendey, a prominent furniture maker of the colonial era.