Special Feature: Chair Bottoming Demonstrations

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen

When

Sept. 16, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The third Saturday of the month is when the Jones - Stewart Brick Kitchen is in operation. Alongside the demonstrations housed in the Brick Kitchen there will be a special historical demonstration.

There is a certain type of artistry involved in the creation of common (kitchen, slat-back) woven-bottom chairs. These types of furniture pieces were already a market fixture before the 1740s. From 1740-1850 there are a wide variety of chairs with ornate surface embellishments, a spectrum of finishes, paints, or stains. The price of these chairs would increase by the number of slats constructed.

Stop by and see the craftsmanship in action.

Chair Bottoming, a chair with a freshly made bottom

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov