Lolling chair, or Martha Washington armchair, c. 1785-1795
Unknown artist, United Statesexpand_more
Mahogany, maple, and ebony inset panelsexpand_more
The MacFarlane Room Fundexpand_more 92.116
Not on Viewexpand_more
The comfortably angled back and low seat of this chair makes it one of the less rigid seating designs of the 18th century - an ideal chair for lolling, relaxed reclining. An excellent example of the Federal style in Massachusetts, a similar example is thought to have been at Mount Vernon in Vermont, hence it often being referred to as a "Martha Washington" chair. Outstanding features of the style exhibited by this piece include the maple and ebony decorative inset panels and the feeling of lightness created by the sharply raked back legs, tapered front legs, and graceful curved arms.
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- Title
- Lolling chair, or Martha Washington armchair
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 92.116
- Curator Approved
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