The photo
shows one of a pair. The size of this pair
of horseshoes back armchairs is slightly
larger than normal. Two other unusual
features of this pair include the front and
rare supporting stiles under the arms.
Normal construction is that the front stiles
under the arm often are extensions of the
front legs
while the
rear stiles are extensions of the back legs.
However the front stiles of this pair are
recessed and carved in “S” shape while the
back stiles are made slightly “C” shaped