Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2322Location: BostonDate / Time: June 04, 2006 11:00AM
Description:
Federal Mahogany Adjustable Lolling Chair, possibly New England, c. 1790-1810, the square upholstered back above shaped arms on turned supports, continuing to square tapering legs, with reeded leg rest, (imperfections),ht. 50, seat ht. 18 in.
Literature: A similar example is illustrated in American Furniture: The Federal Period, Charles F. Montgomery, New York, 1966, p. 165, pl. 119.
Estimate $6,000-8,000