Lot 0339

Cheney Family Federal Racket Back Chair

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Side Chairs

Sold

Set of Eight Federal Style Shield Back chairs: Set of eight Federal style shield, back chairs. Six side chairs and two arm chairs. Sunburst carving, inlaid legs, finely upholstered seats. Nathan Margolis? Side chairs 21" wide x 17" deep x 38 1/2"

2023Set of Eight Federal Style Shield Back chairsSee Sold Price

Sold

American Folk Art Watercolor Portrait By I.G. Green: Full length portrait of seated young lady in white flowered bonnet and brown dress, holding small book, seated in scroll back Federal style side chair on paper. Mounted in ogee Chestnut frame with gil

2023American Folk Art Watercolor Portrait By I.G. GreenSee Sold Price

Sold

An unusual transitional federal side chair with rounded arms, cane seat, turned legs and stretchers: An unusual transitional federal side chair with rounded arms, cane seat, turned legs and stretchers with rectangular shaped back having vertical and painted slats with carved drapes. The chair in orig

2023An unusual transitional federal side chair with rounded arms, cane seat, turned legs and stretchersSee Sold Price

Sold

(4) Set Maple Shaker Ladder Back Chairs: A United Society of Shaker's Sabbathday Lake period set of four (4) turned wood maple ladder back side chairs constructed of poplar wood having checked pattern woven seats with white colored four-butt

2023(4) Set Maple Shaker Ladder Back ChairsSee Sold Price

Sold

American Antique Pair Connecticut Federal Chairs: American Antique Pair of Connecticut Federal Chairs. Appears to be Mahogany carved side chairs with needlepoint fabric covering the seats. Terminating in the Marlboro style leg. Size: 21 x 37 x 17 Sea

2024American Antique Pair Connecticut Federal ChairsSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C Canadian Arrow Back Side Chair: 19th C Canadian Arrow Back Side Chair with Traces of Original Paint. Measures 18 inches W x 16 deep x 33 H, seat height 17 inches.

202319th C Canadian Arrow Back Side ChairSee Sold Price

Sold

Two federal side chairs. The first, A Hepplewhite mahogany sided chair with line inlays, shaped: Two federal side chairs. The first, A Hepplewhite mahogany sided chair with line inlays, shaped upholstered seat and stretcher base - very good condition including newer upholstered seat - measures 1

2023Two federal side chairs. The first, A Hepplewhite mahogany sided chair with line inlays, shapedSee Sold Price

Sold

Federal Mahogany Side Chair: Federal style chair with goldenrod silk cushion, reeded mahogany frame, 34 1/2" x 21" x 21 1/2".

2023Federal Mahogany Side ChairSee Sold Price

Sold

AMERICAN PAINTED BOW BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR: AMERICAN PAINTED BOW-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR, six-spindle back, diminutive saddle-shaped plank seat, raised on exaggerated splayed bamboo-turned legs joined with H-form stretcher. Retains early red pa

2023AMERICAN PAINTED BOW BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRSee Sold Price

Sold

Federal Mahogany Side Chair attr. New York: American Federal carved mahogany side chair with a straight molded top rail surmounted by a rectangular, fluted center panel; straight molded stiles broadening just above seat; three carved and pierce

2023Federal Mahogany Side Chair attr. New YorkSee Sold Price

Sold

American Fan Back Windsor Side Chair: An early 19th century American fan back Windsor side chair. Hickory and Maple construction with a Pine seat, six spindle back with shaped crest, turned spindles, shaped plank seat and turned stretcher

2024American Fan Back Windsor Side ChairSee Sold Price

Sold

2024(6) New England fan back Windsor side chairs,See Sold Price

Sold

AMERICAN PAINTED FAN-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR: AMERICAN PAINTED FAN-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR, featuring seven-spindle back, thick plank seat, raised on finely turned legs joined by an H-form stretcher. Retains an early painted surface. Late 18th/ea

2023AMERICAN PAINTED FAN-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRSee Sold Price

Sold

AMERICAN BRACEBACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR: AMERICAN BRACE-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR, seven-spindle bow back with two-spindle brace, well-formed saddle seat, raised on bamboo-style legs joined by H-stretcher. Retains old surface. Late 18th/early

2023AMERICAN BRACEBACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRSee Sold Price

Sold

American 18th C. Banister-Back Rush Seat Side Chair.: American 18th C. Banister-Back Rush Seat Side Chair. Seat height 17", 45"h. overall.

2023American 18th C. Banister-Back Rush Seat Side Chair.See Sold Price

Related Side Chairs

Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman: Mid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman. Black metal frame with purple fabric. Makers mark underneath the chair. Great side chair. Measurements are as follows - 17 deep x 15 wide x 27.5 high

5 days LeftMid Century Expanded Metal Back Chairs by Loroman

$200

Postmodern Cerused Wood Tall Back Chairs, 4: Set of Four Postmodern Cerused Wood Tall Back Dining Chairs, the seats upholstered in beige floral print fabric. Each: 42" H x 19" W x 19" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From a 631 1st Avenue Estate. Key

Jun 18, 2024Postmodern Cerused Wood Tall Back Chairs, 4

$50

Mackenzie-Childes shield back side chair: Mackenzie-Childes Upholstered Shield Back Side Chair. Structurally sound and in good condition. Upholstery is clean. Seat height of 20"

5 days LeftMackenzie-Childes shield back side chair

$140

EARLY 18TH C. CONNECTICUT BANNISTER BACK SIDE CHAIR.: A ca. 1730-1750, black painted Connecticut bannister back side chair, a scrolled crest carved with lobed CT flower, four fluted bannisters and turned stiles, a rush seat, on sausage turned legs. 43&#8

17 hrs LeftEARLY 18TH C. CONNECTICUT BANNISTER BACK SIDE CHAIR.

$150

American Ladder Back Side Chair: American Ladder Back Side Chair Porvenance Hill House Notes From Chair Collection found in Attic.

Jun 15, 2024American Ladder Back Side Chair

$40

ANTIQUE WOODEN ARROW BACK SIDE CHAIR.

$10

Italian Upholstered Scroll Back Side Chairs, 4: Set of Four Italian Upholstered Scroll Back Side Chairs, each with scrolling crest rail above upholstered buttoned back and seat on tapering square legs, covered in a rose pink terracotta chenille. 32

Jun 05, 2024Italian Upholstered Scroll Back Side Chairs, 4

$100

Pr Ptd Oak Cane Back Side Chairs 40"H X 20"W X 17"D: Pr Ptd Oak Cane Back Side Chairs 40"H X 20"W X 17"D

4 days LeftPr Ptd Oak Cane Back Side Chairs 40"H X 20"W X 17"D

$40

FOUR PAINTED BALLOON BACK SIDE CHAIRS: Decorated with fruit and foliage on turned legs, height 32.5 inches, width 16 inches, depth 15 inches, 1 with some paint loss but good condition

Jun 08, 2024FOUR PAINTED BALLOON BACK SIDE CHAIRS

$100

Set of Three Custom Ebonized and Button-Tufted Upholstered Tall Back Side Chairs, Designed by Juan: Set of Three Custom Ebonized and Button-Tufted Upholstered Tall Back Side Chairs, Designed by Juan Montoya 41 3/4 x 23 1/4 x 38 in., seat height 17 1/2 in.

Jun 05, 2024Set of Three Custom Ebonized and Button-Tufted Upholstered Tall Back Side Chairs, Designed by Juan

$700

Stanley Carved Upholstered Cane Back Side Chairs: 6 Stanley Furniture Hand Carved Custom Upholstered Cane Back Side Chairs.Measures 43 inches x 20 inches x 18 inches, seat height 18 inches.6 regular2 arm

2 days LeftStanley Carved Upholstered Cane Back Side Chairs

$200

(2pc) 19TH CENTURY LADDER BACK SIDE CHAIRS: With hemp seats over a double boxed turned stretcher; seat height 17-1/2 in. (largest) h. 43-1/2 w. 19 d. 15 in. (largest) Provenance: Descended through the estate of a New York Lady (Mt. Kisco & NYC)

Jun 05, 2024(2pc) 19TH CENTURY LADDER BACK SIDE CHAIRS

$30

Vintage Wallace Nutting Spindle Back Side Chairs: Vintage Wallace Nutting Hand Carved Spindle Back Side Chairs.Measures 39 inches x 22 inches x 18 inches,seat height 18 inches.

Jun 06, 2024Vintage Wallace Nutting Spindle Back Side Chairs

$200

HEPPLEWHITE SHIELD BACK SIDE CHAIRS: Set of (4) Mahogany Side Chairs, 20th c., with curved top, five spindles, sage green dragonfly & ladybug upholstered seats, curved fronts, and set on square tapered legs, 39" high, 21 1/2" x 19", 19 1

Jun 29, 2024HEPPLEWHITE SHIELD BACK SIDE CHAIRS

$400

18TH C. BOSTON CURLY MAPLE SIDE CHAIR.: Ca. 1740-1760, Boston curly maple spoon back side chair, with a Queen Anne arched crest, and upholstered back and seat, on a block and ring turned stretcher base with a great bulbous front stretcher,

17 hrs Left18TH C. BOSTON CURLY MAPLE SIDE CHAIR.

$250

Bannister-Back Side Chair: Bannister-back side chair. New England, circa 1750. Paint-decorated circa 1860. H 43" W 19-1/4" D 13-1/2". Condition: Very good. Link to hi-res images:  https://www.dropb

Jun 06, 2024Bannister-Back Side Chair

$50

More Items in American Side Chairs

Set of 4 iron side chairs: Set of 4 iron side chairs 38 1/2"h x 18 1/8"w x 17 1/2"d. Seat height: 18 1/2"h

4 days LeftSet of 4 iron side chairs

$200

Set of 8 Maitland Smith Chippendale style mahogany chairs: Set of 8 Maitland Smith Chippendale style mahogany chairs. 21st century. 2 arm chairs, 6 side chairs. Side chairs: 40 3/4"h x 28 1/4"w x 22 5/8"d, Seat: 19 7/8"h. Arm chairs:

4 days LeftSet of 8 Maitland Smith Chippendale style mahogany chairs

$800

Hunt Slonem Louis XIV "Hunt's Studio" Chairs: A pair of 19th Century giltwood Louis XVI style armchairs by Hunt Slonem, upholstered in the signature bunny fabric. Part of Slonem's "Hop Up Shop" series which was recently featured in the Bergdorf G

Jun 08, 2024Hunt Slonem Louis XIV "Hunt's Studio" Chairs

$2,000

French Empire style Mahogany Armchairs Giltwood: Introducing our exquisite French Empire style Mahogany Armchairs Giltwood, a timeless addition to any luxurious living space. These stunning armchairs embody the opulence and elegance of the French Em

Jun 26, 2024French Empire style Mahogany Armchairs Giltwood

$600

Set of Four Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller: Set of 4 armless chairs designed in Italy by Mario Bellini and manufactured in the USA by Heller. This chair design earned celebrated Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini his eighth Compasso d

Jun 26, 2024Set of Four Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller

$800

Vintage Armchair with Leather Upholstery, in the style of Karl Springer: Vintage armchair designed and manufactured in the USA in the 1980s and in the style of Karl Springer. The chair is upholstered in a cream color leather and a black lacquered wooden frame. No Label. Me

Jun 26, 2024Vintage Armchair with Leather Upholstery, in the style of Karl Springer

$300

Set of 4 Aluminum Chairs by Goodform, Numbered: Set of 4 aluminum chairs from the 1950s or earlier, designed and manufactured in the USA by Goodform. The chairs are very lightweight, the seats are upholstered in black vinyl which is original to the

Jun 26, 2024Set of 4 Aluminum Chairs by Goodform, Numbered

$200

Set of Four Armchairs by Joe Ricchio from the Cortona Collection: Joe Ricchio creates the Cortona Series as a complement to his highly-successful Cortona guest chair for HBF. Expressing the force and beauty of simplicity, this light-scaled group of seating draws ins

Jun 26, 2024Set of Four Armchairs by Joe Ricchio from the Cortona Collection

$600

Recommended Chairs

Charles & Ray Eames MCM Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller: Charles & Ray Eames MCM Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller. This is a three dimensionally shaped plywood shell with a distinctive rosewood/teak veneer. Upholstered in black leather, swivel base i

Jul 07, 2024Charles & Ray Eames MCM Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller

$1,000

T.H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS Style Klismos Chairs, Set of 6: Set of 6 Klismos Chairs in the style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings. Each measure 35.5" H to back x 16.5" H to seat x 21" W x 19" D.

5 days LeftT.H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS Style Klismos Chairs, Set of 6

$1,300

Herter Brothers Pair of Victorian Heavily Carved Parlor Chairs, 1860's: These rare chairs are heavily carved with floral sprays with ribbons, inlaid musical instruments, acanthus leaves and intaglio accents. The walnut chairs retain their original 1860's finish and lustro

18 hrs LeftHerter Brothers Pair of Victorian Heavily Carved Parlor Chairs, 1860's

$175

(2) MODERN SCULPTURAL WALNUT & VELVET CLUB CHAIRS: Exceptional pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Adrian Pearsall, featuring barrel-back silhouettes and sculptural three-legged bases of solid walnut. Late 20th Century frames; recently reupholstere

2 days Left(2) MODERN SCULPTURAL WALNUT & VELVET CLUB CHAIRS

$700

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair: Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978; 1912-1988) for Herman Miller Rosewood and Black Leather Lounge Chair. 30.5" H x 33" W x 30" D; seat: 13" H. Provenance: From a Plainview, N.Y. Estate. Keywo

Jun 09, 2024Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair

$500

Jean-Michel Franck Style Club Armchairs, Pair: Pair of Jean-Michel Franck (French, 1895-1941) Style Art Deco Revival Upholstered Club Armchairs, with ribbed dark sage green upholstery. 30" H x 32" W x 32" D. Provenance: From a Thad Hayes-designed

Jun 09, 2024Jean-Michel Franck Style Club Armchairs, Pair

$400

Art Deco Burl Elm Gondola Dining Chairs, 10: Assembled Set of Ten Art Deco Burl Elm Gondola Dining Chairs, circa 1930s, with green leather upholstery, shaped crest rail above a back splat and downward sweeping supports with either straight front

Jun 09, 2024Art Deco Burl Elm Gondola Dining Chairs, 10

$475

Castelle Black Cast Altra Aluminum Outdoor Seating Group, Three Total Pieces: Castelle Black Cast Altra Aluminum Outdoor Seating Group, Three Pieces Total, Discontinued, Having X-Shaped Designs on Sides and Backs, Scroll Arms, Turned Legs, X-Shaped Support Stretchers, Covered i

4 days LeftCastelle Black Cast Altra Aluminum Outdoor Seating Group, Three Total Pieces

$400

John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Walnut Gents Chair: An important heavily carved walnut and burl-walnut armed gentlemen's chair. Hand carved large tufted arms and cameo medallion back. The chair retains its original finish and mellow patina. The cranber

18 hrs LeftJohn Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Walnut Gents Chair

$250

Joseph Meeks Laminated Rosewood Gents Chair Stanton Hall Pattern: Rare Joseph Meeks laminated rosewood gents chair in the ornate Stanton Hall pattern. The chair features pierced floral and scroll carvings throughout and retains its original finish. The chair dates t

18 hrs LeftJoseph Meeks Laminated Rosewood Gents Chair Stanton Hall Pattern

$550

Set 5 Schultz for Knoll Lounge Chairs & Chaise: Richard Schultz (American, 1926-2021) for Knoll, United States. Group of five chairs from the Leisure Collection, first introduced in 1966. Including four lounge chairs and one adjustable chaise. With

18 hrs LeftSet 5 Schultz for Knoll Lounge Chairs & Chaise

$400

George Smith Style Armchairs & Ottoman, Pair: Pair of George Smith Style Purple Velvet Upholstered Armchairs and an Ottoman, each chair upon two turned wood and two bracket feet. Armchair: 35" H x 31.5" W x 37" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: Propert

Jun 09, 2024George Smith Style Armchairs & Ottoman, Pair

$500

Victorian Renaissance Walnut Slipper Bench: This walnut slipper bench is heavily carved and the top opens to store slippers. The carvings include wooden tassels, acanthus leaves, and rosettes. It retains its original finish and wool velvet cove

18 hrs LeftVictorian Renaissance Walnut Slipper Bench

$125

George Hunzinger Renaissance Revival Parlor Chair: George Jacob Hunzinger (German, American, 1835-1898), American Renaissance Revival highly carved walnut parlor chair, pat. 1869. Carved Swagged Crest with finials, tufted padded back. Scrolled sides,

Jun 08, 2024George Hunzinger Renaissance Revival Parlor Chair

$250

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Arm Chair: Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Arm ChairAmerican finely carved walnut with period upholstery. With carved lion head crests, griffin arm rests and feet. Seat height: 20 in.Ht. 46 in. W. 30 in. Max D

2 days LeftRenaissance Revival Carved Walnut Arm Chair

$300

Jean Prouve for Vitra "Antony" Beechwood Chair: Jean Prouve (1901-1984) for Vitra "Antony" Beechwood and Steel Chair, designed in 1954, re-released 2002, unmarked. 34" H x 19.75" W x 27" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Jun 09, 2024Jean Prouve for Vitra "Antony" Beechwood Chair

$1,000

Item Details

Description

Cheney Family inlaid cherrywood racquet back side chair, Connecticut,. ca.1800. Chapin workshop attribution. Rarely encountered in America beyond the Philadelphia / Annapolis area, the Sheraton inspired "raquet-back" chair is always uncommon. This rare example, in cherrywood, descended directly from the notable Cheney Family of Manchester, Ct. In this remarkable local rendition, Elephalet Chapin's Philadelphia training & influence is apparent. Cherrywood with light wood pattern & string inlay. Seat corner block; eastern white pine. Fine estate condition, old or original surface. By direct descent, Cheney Family, Ct. H 36". Reference: "American Furniture, The Federal Period", Montgomery . pg. 153. pl. 105 "Furniture Treasury " vol 1. Pl. 2375 & 2376. Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xk4b88o90i1fup3/AAAkz4kciKsP8WFLUXw8mhbca?dl=0

Buyer's Premium

Cheney Family Federal Racket Back Chair

Name: Cheney Family Federal Racket Back Chair
SKU: 90117787
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

10 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New Haven, CT, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro

TOP RATED

Branford, CT, United States

356 Reviews

8,115 Followers