Cape teak and stinkwood tolletjie chair, 18th century
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Cape teak and stinkwood tolletjie chair, 18th century
the turned top and conforming mid rail, united by five spindles, ring-turned side supports headed by finials, riempie seat, on plain turned legs joined by a double box-stretcher, terminating in bell-shaped feet
height: 91cm; width: 50cm; depth: 41cm
Notes
The 'tolletjie' or 'spindle' chair was a contemporary of the 'Tulbagh' chair. Made from the seventeenth century into the nineteenth century, they were amongst the earliest seating furniture in the Cape. Unlike other Cape chairs, the components were all turned, and this is where it derives its name from, 'tolletjie' meaning a spool or bobbin in Afrikaans.
These chairs were made from fruit or other woods not usually used for other furniture as they made use of saplings that were suitable for turning but much too small for sawing into planks.
Another distinguishing feature is the double box-stretcher, and signs of wear on the front stretcher usually authenticates the age.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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