Easy chair

1900-1940

Measurements

47-1/2 in x 30-5/8 in x 33 in

Materials

Mahogany; various unidentified secondary woods

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3508

Condition Notes

The chair has been stripped of all upholstery.  The frame is extensively rebuilt (see Comments)

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The easy chair has been entirely reconstructed using a variety of woods.  The front cabriole legs have low-relief carving on the knees.  The four legs have very few nail holes from upholstery campaigns.  The nail holes along them align with those on the frame suggesting that they are reproductions.  The wood frame itself is made of wood showing circular and power saw marks, indicating modern fabrication.  The arm shape and the height of the chair do not conform to 18th century practices.  This easy chair is a fake.