ITEM SW00153: A Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite style Chairs, c.1890

This centennial set of chairs is in fine condition retaining its original horsehair fabric. While commonly called Hartford chairs, these were probably manufactured in Providence and came from a local Providence estate. The modeling is finely executed and the carving on the splat sharp and crisp. The mahogany has a warm, faded patina and is its first surface.

This centennial set faithfully reproduces a popular, well documented form. One example can be found in Furniture of the Olden Time by Frances Clary Morse. (Click here for scanned image.)

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Arm Chairs:
Height: 38 1/2 in. Width: 24 3/4in. Depth: 20in.

Side Chairs:
Height: 38 1/2 in. Width: 22 1/4 in. Depth:20 in.