Art
Chippendale Chair by Pete E. Michelinie
- Item Number
- 103
- Estimated Value
- 1800 USD
- Leading Bid
- 500 USD
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Chippendale Chair
Created by Pete E. Michelinie
The design is based on an early 1800's Connecticut chair. The splat has a continuous curve throughout which follows that of the posts. Light relief carving adds depth and definition. The seat rails have tenons which pass through the post. They are then wedged from the back and glued together in order to create a tight and secure joint. Each mortise and tenon has an octagonal pin driven through to secure the joint. It is often said that the most beautiful part of a chair is the back. This is shown here with a purposefully positioned crest rail forming even rings that rise towards its top. The use of forest grown Black Cherry allows such things to be controlled due to its tight, straight grain patterns. The slip seat is fashioned in the traditional horsehair method involving layers of burlap, muslin, horsehair and cotton. Made of Black Cherry with a slip seat frame of ash and finished with brushed shellac and wax.
Pete E. Michelinie, alumni of the North Bennet Street School, in Boston, MA, refers to himself as the furniture maker. It was there that he developed an appreciation for classical form and proportions.
Dimensions: 20 3/8" W x 39" T x 20 1/4" D
This chair has been donated by the artist himself.
Donated By:
Pete E. Michelinie
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