Side Chair
Datec. 1820
MediumMahogany, beech, and modern faux silk upholstery
Dimensions34 3/4 × 16 × 18 7/16 inches (88.3 × 40.6 × 46.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sydney Dent.
Object numberOT1976.1
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis pair of Classical-style mahogany and beech klismos side chairs with reeded legs, deeply carved scrolls and anthemia on the back splat and crestrail are on permanent view in the Owens-Thomas House. The slip seat has modern upholstery.
The original set of ten chairs are said to have came from the Darien, Georgia house of Dr. James M. Troup, which was designed by William Jay, architect of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.