Antique "Rushville" Walnut Side Chair w/Fabric
& Caned Seat
Gorgeous, solid wood, antique side chair made by, "Rushville Furniture Co." of
Rushville, IN. It's made of solid walnut and has beautifully turned legs and
stretchers, carvings in the backrest. Notice the half-circle and egg-shaped
details at the top of the front legs. I'm guessing that these are thin pieces of
another type of wood or the same type of wood stained a different color and then
inset into the wood to make it look like it was painted on. Truly a sign of
remarkable craftsmanship!
Originally, the chair had only a caned seat.
However, someone added a fabric-covered, wooden board on top. The caning looks
to be fully intact but sagging, so perhaps the former owner thought it was
easier to add a top than to have the caning tightened?
Our carpenter inspected the
chair from top to bottom, and didn't need to make any repairs or reinforce anything as the chair
is strong and sturdy.
Considering it's age, it's in
great condition with only the typical nicks and
scratches that you would expect to find on an old, used chair. The fabric is
fully intact and fairly clean. There are no breaks, gouges, rot, or warp.
Even its finish is in great shape. The chair
is ready for another lifetime
of service.
Dimensions
Seat: 17
1/2"W
(front) & 13
3/4"W (back)
x 15"D
Height:
(Floor to Seat)
17
3/4"
(Floor to Top of backrest) 35
1/4"
(Backrest only) 19
1/4"