Whispers of the Salon: A Neoclassical Set of Four Turned Side Chairs

Set of Four Turned Wood Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Late 18th century

This elegant set of four late 18th-century side chairs features finely turned vertical back spindles, gently curved stiles, and square seats fitted with traditional hand-caned panels. Raised on slender turned legs joined by simple stretchers, the chairs display restrained neoclassical proportions characteristic of the period, balancing lightness with structural clarity. Likely intended for a dining or salon setting, the set reflects the transition toward refined, functional seating favored in the later Enlightenment era, with craftsmanship emphasizing both comfort and visual harmony.

Dimensions (each): 17.5" L × 16" D × 35.75" H
Seat height: 17"