18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair With Rush Seat and Original Finish

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

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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

Lot 0251

Estimate $1,000-$2,990

Jun 21, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT

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