Bannister-back armchair c. 1720
anonymous
simple decoration style
round frame
circular oval feature
pottery
3d printed part
furniture
wood background
sculptural image
stoneware
ceramic
united-states
round circular shape
This c. 1720 "Bannister-back armchair" showcases the craftsmanship of an anonymous maker. Its tall, intricately carved back features a bannister-style design, a hallmark of the early 18th century, and intricate scrollwork. The chair's turned legs, with ball finials, add to its elegant lines. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of early English furniture design, and a striking example of the period's furniture making traditions.
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When ordering chairs, it was common for buyers to specify how much or little decoration they preferred. Chairs could have "carved topped" or "plain topped" crest rails, carved or lathe-turned front stretchers, and turned or plain side stretchers. The more elaborate the decoration, the more labor-intensive and more expensive the chair. Complementing the design of this chair is its important history of ownership in the family of Samuel Adams (best known for demanding that British troops leave Boston after the famous Boston Massacre of 1770).
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