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This mahogany side chair, made around 1770, sat at dining tables in colonial American homes. Sturdy and practical, it was both everyday furniture and a sign of a family's growing prosperity. Chairs like this one anchored the rituals of meals, conversation, and family life.
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You pull the chair toward the table, its legs scraping the wooden floor. The seat is hard but shaped to fit you. Around this table—with chairs like this one—families gathered to eat, argue, make decisions, and sit in silence together.
Reflect
What piece of furniture in your home holds the most memories of time spent with family?