Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

An antique bench-made centennial Carver chair

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One of many extant copies of the famous Massachusetts chair, this bench-made example is in excellent condition, with a red wash over its entire surface and a healthy true rush seat.

An outstanding example of this well-known form, it also carries a bonus: lettering on the upper portions of the rear posts, including the words “LOVE”(?) and “MARY”(?), suggesting that it may have been given as a gift.

American, ca. 1900

Width: 25”; Depth: 16 ½”; Overall height: 47”; Seat height: 19”

Price: $750

Inventory #Z-522

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