Description
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in the back with turned finial posts ending in urn and ball tops. The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age with only minimal loss but nothing that impedes use. Country furniture like this is an important area of early American decorative arts and this is an exceptionally good piece since it retains the original finish with red stenciling. Note the grain of the oak showing through on arms where many generations have made use of this chair.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age with only minimal loss but nothing that impedes use. See last image. Wonderful old patina
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oak, Paint
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age with only minimal loss but nothing that impedes use. See last image. Wonderful old patina
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oak, Paint
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age with only minimal loss but nothing that impedes use. See last image. Wonderful old patina
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
45 x 23 x 19 in
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair With Rush Seat and Original Finish
Estimate $1,000-$2,990
Starting Price
$400
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Heirloom Living I
Jun 12, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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