The form of à la capucine chairs evolved entirely within Quebec, and they remained popular from the late 1700s until well into the 1800s. At one point in the early 1900s, it was thought that these chairs were made in the northeastern United States. Consequently many, including this example, found their way into American collections. The turnings on this example are finer than most. The seats generally consist of woven straw or, as in this case, rawhide.