This is a Chippendale style chair fashioned after one made by 18th century Portsmouth, NH maker Robert Harrold.
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Where the original was in mahogany with over the rail upholstery, my version is constructed from air dried walnut with a slip seat. This one also has wedged through tenons for the side rails and this would not have been seen on an eighteenth century NH chair.
Upholstery was done in a manner consistent with the period. A slip seat frame made of ash with webbing, burlap, horse hair, muslin, cotton, and finally the top fabric.
Finish is oil followed by shellac and wax.
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