This
classic Australian chair was made for the dining rooms of
our prosperous pioneers, and similar treasured originals can
be seen in National Trust Homes.
This chair was designed and made in 1859 by James Whitesides,
who won five gold medals for his designing and handcrafting
of solid cedar at International Exhibitions.
In 1868 he was appointed cabinetmaker to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
An original chair is illustrated in Australian Colonial Furniture,
plate 8, by Dr John Buttsworth who comments: The Whitesides
Chair is of classic design with a refined back support-rail
harmonising with the simply shaped splat.
Master
Craftsman's comments
Colonial
Living's Whitesides chairs are handcrafted to feature the same
beautifully hand turned front legs and elegantly shaped and
tapered upper back leg supports.
All the leg joints are strong and of durable mortise and tenons
construction. The critical back leg joint is further strengthened
by the addition of screwed and glued corner blocks. Due to our
traditional strong construction, Colonial Living has never had
a chair joint fail.
Can we assist?
If you
need assistance, information or a customised product to suit
your specific requirements, contact us for superior service,
8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Solid
cedar seat; Solid cedar seat with fitted
cushion (or squab); Fully sprung and upholstered
Item
No.
200;
201; 202
Height
860mm
Width
480mm
Depth
460mm
Fabric
requirements
0.75
metres x 1.4m for two chairs
Please
note
Patterns
requiring centering may need more fabric
This
Whitesides Chair is also available with other customised options
Colonial Living reserves the right to change specifications
without giving prior notice.
