{"product_id":"set-of-6-antique-hitchcock-style-stenciled-rush-seat-side-chairs-fruit-basket-splat-turned-legs-stretchers-complete-dining-set-american-federal-period","title":"Set of 6 Antique Hitchcock-Style Stenciled Rush Seat Side Chairs — Fruit Basket Splat, Turned Legs \u0026 Stretchers — Complete Dining Set — American Federal Period","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA rare and complete matched set of \u003cstrong\u003esix American Hitchcock-style stenciled rush seat side chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most beloved and historically significant chair forms in American furniture history. A full set of six is the holy grail for collectors and decorators alike — ready to anchor a dining room the moment it arrives in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Set of Six Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched sets of Hitchcock chairs are extraordinarily difficult to find intact. Most surface at auction as pairs or sets of four. A complete set of six in matching condition, with consistent stenciling, intact rush seats, and tight frames represents a genuine once-in-a-decade find for the serious collector or decorator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🪑 \u003cstrong\u003eStenciled Fruit Basket Splat\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each chair features a beautifully decorated center splat with a classic cornucopia\/fruit basket motif in gold and green — the defining decorative element of the Hitchcock tradition, hand-stenciled and full of folk art character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🪑 \u003cstrong\u003eRolled Crest Rail\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elegant turned and scrolled top rail with stenciled floral detail — a hallmark of quality Federal-period chair design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🪑 \u003cstrong\u003eRush Seats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original woven rush seats in very good condition — the authentic, traditional material of the period, intact on all six chairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🪑 \u003cstrong\u003eTurned Legs \u0026amp; Double Stretchers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beautifully turned front legs and double front stretcher in classic Hitchcock form — sturdy, tight, and structurally sound throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🪑 \u003cstrong\u003eWarm Honey\/Maple Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rare and highly desirable warm natural wood tone rather than the far more common black lacquer — giving these chairs a lighter, warmer, and more versatile presence that works beautifully in farmhouse, colonial, and transitional interiors alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (each chair):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeat: approx. 17.5\" × 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hitchcock Chairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lambert Hitchcock (1795–1852) revolutionized American furniture manufacturing by bringing beautifully decorated, hand-stenciled chairs to the American middle class. His chairs became enduring symbols of American craftsmanship, New England ingenuity, and Federal-period design. A complete matched set of six is among the rarest and most sought-after configurations on the market. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition throughout. Rush seats intact on all six chairs. Stenciling clear and present on every chair. Frames solid and tight. Warm, honest patina consistent with genuine age and careful use — the hallmark of a well-loved heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for a farmhouse dining room, colonial or federal interior, New England cottage, or a serious Americana collection. 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