American Golden Oak Chair/Table of Unusual Construction

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22" (56 cm.) upright chair. 14" table h. Of golden oak with strongly grained wood,and having richly carved spindles and supports,the furniture forms,first,into an arm chair with upholstered seat and back,the back supported by unusual hinged arrangement which,secondly,allows the back to be folded down and form into a table which rests on the chair arms. The intricate and ingenious construction suggests its original purpose as a salesman̴s sample model,yet it is perfectly sized for display with dolls. Excellent condition. American,circa 1890.