18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair With Rush Seat

Description

This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned finial posts ending in urn and ball tops.
Country furniture like this is an important area of early American decorative arts and this is an exceptionally good piece with much detail.
Wonderful old patina.

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The rush seat has probably been replaced at one time and is in excellent condition. The chair is in very good sturdy condition with normal loss in places to the old original finish.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Rush, Wood

Details:
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Height: 17.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; The rush seat has probably been replaced at one time and is in excellent condition. The chair is in very good sturdy condition with normal loss in places to the old original finish.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

42.25 x 17.5 x 14 in

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair With Rush Seat

Lot 0104

Estimate $460-$1,380

Aug 30, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT

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