Antique Mission Style Quarter-Sawn Oak Dining Chair

An antique dining chair executed in the Mission or Arts and Crafts style, likely dating from the early 20th century (c. 1900-1920). The piece is constructed primarily of quarter-sawn white oak, showcasing characteristic heavy medullary ray flecking and a prominent grain pattern. The design features a tall, slightly raked back with a wide, tapered central splat and straight stiles terminating in a flat, rectangular top rail. The lower section consists of square-cut legs reinforced by simple box stretchers for structural stability. A notable condition issue is that the seat is currently missing its original upholstery or slip-seat insert, revealing the interior wooden frame and a flat plywood or solid wood support board underneath, which may be a later structural addition. The wood finish displays a medium-to-dark amber patina with visible wear, including scuffing on the top rail, finish loss on the seat rail edges, and minor nicks consistent with aged utility furniture. There are no immediate visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image, though the robust mortise and tenon joinery suggests a high standard of early mass-production craftsmanship typical of manufacturers like Stickley or Limbert, though unauthenticated.