18th century, rectangular frame supporting a backrest to one side, featuring a shaped crestrail, shaped vasiform backsplat and shaped stiles, raised on eight cabriole legs, the center two legs on each side with upper notched knee, all with pad foot.

36 x 76 x 25 in.

Private Collection, Eastern North Carolina

Lacking upholstery or cushion; break and repair at three points to crestrail, later iron bracing at corners; unusual V-joint construction on stiles of backrest but appears to be original.