Side Chair 1825 - 1828

This side chair, crafted by American furniture maker Lambert Hitchcock between 1825 and 1828, is a prime example of his signature style. The chair's black painted finish and intricate, hand-painted floral motifs on the back and seat highlight Hitchcock's mastery of decorative techniques. The caned seat and turned legs further contribute to the chair's refined elegance. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this piece reflects the high quality of 19th-century American furniture making.