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Reproduction of a Coastal North Carolina Arm Chair
This Mahogany chair was built as a reproduction of an original arm chair from Edenton, North Carolina - believed
to have been built in the 1730's. This chair features classical Chippendale styling with a curved and shaped back,
hand shaped arms and arm posts with carved knuckles and volutes, and a sculptured crest rail. The chair is
shown with a black leather seat.
Whispering Woodworks
David S. Beach
Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions
Leesburg, VA
703-737-2126
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Features
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Solid Mahogany construction - many other woods available including cherry, tiger maple and walnut.
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Hand shaped arms, back and crest rail.
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Pinned mortise and tenon joinery used throughout.
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The chair back is shaped to provide comfortable support for extended sitting.
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Traditional H-shaped stretcher - hand fitted
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Slip seat design - seat is upholstered in a traditional manner with webbing, padding and muslin - seats will
be covered with customer's choice of fabric if provided.
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Stained and finished with wiping varnish
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Hand rubbed and waxed to a satiny sheen.
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Several options available to make the chair more formal - these include a curved front rail, carved front
legs, and various back rest (splat) and crest rail designs.
Detail view of shaped crest rail.
Detail views of carved knuckles and volutes.