The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, American, founded 1842 Search this
Medium:
wood, cloth, metal
Dimensions:
46 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (118.1 x 64.8 x 54 cm)
Type:
chairs
candlestands (furniture)
Place collected:
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Place used:
New orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Date:
20th century
Description:
A high backed chair with armrests. The chair has a dark wood finish. Two simple finials are at the top of the chair's back on either side. At the top of the chair back is a carved grapevine with two bunches of grapes. The chair back has a rectangular, padded cushion of light pink material. The chair seat cushion is made of the same material as the chair back. Armrests are attached to back posts. The armrests are wider at the front than at the back. The chair is constructed with four square legs, with the back legs extending the full height of the chair. The front two legs of the chair extend above the seat and are topped with the armrests. Underneath the chair seat at center written in black marker is "#18008/1-500.5."
