A corner chair with a curved pillow crest back and flat arms that terminate in an outward curl. A smaller banister-back section continues upward. It has turned legs and a woven fiber (rush) seat. Two stretchers connect each leg, and the seat is angled to allow the sitter to face either direction.
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Corner Banister Arm Chair

Maker unknown

about 1800–25

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Corner Banister Arm Chair

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    about 1800–25

  • Medium:

    Maple with rush seat

  • Dimensions:

    44 1/4 x 29 3/8 x 26 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.471

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display