Side Chair 1800 - 1810

This "Side Chair" was crafted by Hugh Finlay between 1800 and 1810. The chair exhibits a characteristically simple, yet elegant, design, featuring a woven cane seat and inlay decoration on the back splat and legs. The chair is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This piece exemplifies the refined taste of the early 19th century and highlights the skills of American furniture makers during this era.