An assembled set of eight Federal mahogany pedestal-back side chairs, Philadelphia, PA, or New York

An assembled set of eight Federal mahogany pedestal-back side chairs, Philadelphia, PA, or New York, NY, circa 1800

Comprising a set of four and a pair, all with conforming carved splats, over-upholstered serpentine seats, line inlay to tapered legs, and H-form stretchers.

H: 36 ¼ in. W: 21 in. D: 17 ½ in.

Provenance

A Main Line collection.
Condition Report: lot 81: very sturdy and functional overall; comprising two pairs, and possibly a set of three, plus a single, with slightly varying design details, including some with slightly different splats, and others with slightly less dramatic serpentine seats, and some of shorter heights (possibly with slight loss to height), and varying inlay to legs; all have been restored and refinished, with tightened joints for functionality, and some with repaired breaks or re-pinned stretchers- thoughtfully reinforced; a couple chairs with repaired / spliced wood segment to back of back leg- one leg with white scuff marks along edge; all have been nicely upholstered