Chair with Spanish feet, wood with rush seat,(maple or beech?) Purchase 1914 The Dunwoody Fund; repurchased 1929 by Mrs. C.C. Bovey and given for the Josephine Koon Room

Side chair, one of a pair, c. 1710-1720

Unknown artist, expand_more

The flared, hoof-like feet like those on this chair are often called "Spanish feet." The name hints at the international spread of design elements - these feet are thought to have originated in Portugal.

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Side chair, one of a pair
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Artist
Accession Number
14.73
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Chair with Spanish feet, wood with rush seat,(maple or beech?) Purchase 1914 The Dunwoody Fund; repurchased 1929 by Mrs. C.C. Bovey and given for the Josephine Koon Room