sheaf-back chairs

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  16. sheaf-back chairs
Scope note
Modern term for chair backs, made in the mid-18th century, with a waisted, pierced splat, which resembles the shape of a wheatsheaf.
sheaf-back chairs
Accepted term: 17-Mar-2025