FOUR OAK DINING CHAIRS

Details

FOUR OAK DINING CHAIRS
BY CHARLES ROHLFS, 1904

Each with tall vertical back splat with curving outline and square seat, the two sides of the base joined by carved stretchers with exposed keyed tenons, with cushions held by a wooden dowel and leather thongs, carved with artist's monogram and date--54 1/2in. (138.4cm.) high (4)

Lot Essay

This model is illustrated in the Metropolitan Museum's period retail cards of Rohlfs' designs. This set of chairs has been requested for inclusion in the forthcoming exhibition of Rohlfs' work to be held at the Burchfield Arts Center in Buffalo, New York, February 19-April 10, 1994.