Side Chair
Datec. 1820 - 1830
MediumMahogany, beech, and modern faux silk upholstery
Dimensions35 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 19 1/2 inches (90.2 × 47 × 49.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ophelia Dent.
Object numberOT1954.3
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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 is one of a set of chairs that, according to family history, Dr. James McGillivray Troup (1784–1849) purchased for his home in Darien, GA. It combines features taken from ancient Greek furniture, such as the smooth, curving saber legs and slightly curved back of a klismos chair, with elaborate carved scrollwork. The slip seat was recently reupholstered in modern faux silk in 2022 as part of the installation of the Boys’ Bed Chamber at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Silk was a typical upholstery fabric offered by furniture makers during this period.