John & Rico's
Item number 4629. A American 19th century Settee. Ebonized Cherry. Aesthetic Movement. The Stork was a favorite design element for that era. Maker: just don't know. Would date it between 1875 and 1880. This item may have been made in Providence Rhode Island.A Chicago firm, Field, Leiter & Co. also made similiar designs.This item did not start out as a settee, but as a single seat chair. Its original dimensions must have been rather box like. It was made into a settee around 20 years ago. We have had in the past a chair that matched this item. The alterations were the front rail and the back rails were replaced to accomodate the extention into its present form. Size: 53" long, 23" deep and 24" tall to the top of the tufted crest. The seat itself (without castors) is 14" off the ground. We have 4 new castors for this settee. The castors attached would add another 1" to the height of the seat. The two storks are very well carved. The patina does have scuffs to the surface. No losses to the carving. The tufting appearance is period to this item, though the original upholstry foundation no longer exists. There must have been a complete parlor set in the same style that did include fern stands(we saw one years ago) chairs, tables and a settee. Price: $3,900.00.
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