18th Century Antique William & Mary Period Yoke Back Chair with Splint Seat

Bay Colony Antiques is pleased to offer for sale this wonderful 18th century Antique New England William & Mary period side chair. This is an early chair crafted around the mid-1700s. The chair represents an important piece of early American furniture during a time when chairs were still considered a luxury item. For much of the colonial period, seating was limited primarily to stools or simple benches, as chairs, particularly those crafted with intricate joinery and decorative elements, were not common in most households. The William & Mary style, popular during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, reflects the influence of both English and Dutch design elements, combining classical forms with emerging American colonial craftsmanship. This was a time when the art of furniture making was beginning to evolve, with craftsmen increasingly employing sophisticated techniques into their craft. These methods required both skill and access to specialized hand tools, making each piec