Plail Brothers Barrel-back seating set

Caption Brief:

USA, 1911-14
oak, corduroy upholstery

33¾ h × 45½ w × 19 d in (86 × 116 × 48 cm)

Set comprises a settee, an armchair, and a rocker. Decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example 'Plail Bros. Wayland, N.Y. 640' and '641 1/2'.

rocker: 31½ h × 24½ w × 32 d in (80 × 62 × 81 cm)

armchair: 33¼ h × 24¼ w × 21 d in (84 × 62 × 53 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Michael Tilson Thomas

Condition: Good condition with wear consistent with age and use, including scuffs, scratches, indentations, abrasions, finish wear, edge nicks and chips. Wood surfaces have been refinished at some point with scattered touch-ups. Rocker shows a crack to the lower edge and a repair to one runner. Upholstery shows sun-fading and surface wear from use over time.