Armchair 1801

This armchair, crafted in 1801 by American furniture maker Samuel McIntire, embodies the elegant simplicity of the Federal style. McIntire, renowned for his architectural and furniture designs, incorporated classical motifs into this piece, as evidenced by the arched back splat and turned legs. The chair's understated beauty, characterized by its refined lines and understated ornamentation, exemplifies the sophisticated taste of the era. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this historically significant piece of American furniture.