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A distinctive pair of mahogany balloon back dining chairs, probably Delaware Valley, circa 1770.

Category:	Furniture - American
SubType:	Chair
Origin:	PA
Era:	18th Century
Height:	Height to crest 40.25 Height to seat 18 inches
Width:	Width of seat 20 inches
Depth:	Depth of Seat 16 inches



These chairs are constructed of very high quality mahogany with rich grain. This can be seen in the intricately shaped splats which are framed by broad yoke crests and scrolled balloon sides stiles. The side stiles have shaped profiles which gracefully join the raked back rear legs. The molded seats have shaped aprons joining cabriole legs on slipper feet. The original slip seat frames are constructed of maple.

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