Description: American Sheraton Period Stenciled & Grain Painted Arrow Back Fancy Rocking Chairc1830s RARE Hand painted and stenciled gilt decoration throughout on a grain painted dark brown ground. Natural woven rush seat is in excellent condition. All original construction with original rockers. Almost certainly made in New England, probably Connecticut.Exceedingly rare form.Sheraton fancy chairs are light, portable chairs painted and/or decorated with colorful stencils with an emphasis on gold. Fancy chairs often have cane or rush seats, like this example.The fancy chair is derived from Sheraton designs and developed around the turn of the 19th century when the United States was young. It belongs to the Federalist style of furniture and the popularity of this style of decoration continued into the mid-1800s.All original construction with original rockers. PLACE OF ORIGINNew England, USA DATE OF MANUFACTUREcirca 1830 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUESHardwood, Paint, Natural Rush CONDITIONVery Good Used Condition…presents with damage (crack) to one of the arrow stiles (see last pic)Else, excellent antique condition, with wear commensurate with age and use. WEARWear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS (In Resting Position)H 41.5 in. x L 24 in. x W 27.5 in. SEAT HEIGHT16 in. SELLER LOCATIONSuffield, CT Local Pickup only or inquire with seller re shipping (between NYC and Boston)
Price: 149.5 USD
Location: Suffield, Connecticut
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Year Manufactured: 1830
Sub-Style: American
Material: Wood
Item Length: 24 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Brand: Antique
Type: Rocking Chair
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Assembly Required: No
Item Height: 41.5 in.
Style: Federal
Features: Hand Painted & Stenciled Gilt Decoration
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Painted
Item Width: 27.5 in.
