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American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

$3,695
£2,793.64
€3,259.99
CA$5,257.80
A$5,333.85
CHF 3,045.35
MX$64,584.62
NOK 35,851.17
SEK 35,732.19
DKK 24,377.25

About the Item

A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest rail and armrest supported by turned spindles. Built from solid wood with a dark, distressed black-painted finish that reveals reddish-brown undertones from age and wear. The curved backrest displays a gold-painted Federal era eagle with outstretched wings flanked by stars. Fine gold pinstriping outlines the seat, backrest, and leg stretchers, complemented by gold-painted rings on the turned legs and spindles. Often categorized as "Hitchcock-style" or "Federal Style," these chairs are collectable for their comfortable seats and stenciled or hand-painted accents on the spindles and legs - displaying an early form of the American manufacturing process, as referenced to Lambert Hitchcock, famous for designing and producing the Hitchcock chair. Note: There is a matching chair available with Federal Fruitful Bounty Basket stenciling - See last photo and enquire.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Seat Height: 18.13 in (46.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood,Ebonized,Patinated,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Note wear to arms and seat - Please see accompanying photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HH068 (A)1stDibs: LU882750516632

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