Armchair (French, late 18th century) used aboard yacht VARA

armchair

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS - WATERCRAFT
FRANCE
Circa 1775
wood; rush
Overall: 40 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 18 in.

Provincial carved walnut ladderback armchair with rush seat. French, late 18th century. Alterations to all 4 legs and feet. Patch on back side of one of ladders. Chair is one of assembled set of 9 chairs used by Harold S. Vanderbilt aboard his yacht VARA during his 3 successful defenses of America's Cup in 1930, 1933 and 1936.

1986.24.16