A fascinating piece of early Americana history: an authentic 1860s Civil War-era officer's folding camp chair. Highly favored by 19th-century military officers for its clever, flat-folding portability and domestic comfort in rugged field tents, this chair features its early woven geometric wool carpet tapestry. The textile displays a handsome crimson red border framing a cream center medallion, neatly framed by a solid wood frame with turned finials.The mechanical scissor-action folding frame remains completely stable, sturdy, and fully operational for immediate display or occasional use. An outstanding, highly collectible conversation piece that adds authentic history to a library, study, or eclectic interior design project.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The wooden frame is solid, stable, and folds completely flat. The early woven carpet upholstery shows age-appropriate fading and lwear consistent with its 150+ year history. The upper backrest carpet panel is loose from the wood frame along a small portion of the top edge, but it remains fully attached elsewhere and the chair is completely functional as is.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Wood, Wool

Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Width: 16.0in
Seat Height: 14.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 1

Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; The wooden frame is solid, stable, and folds completely flat. The early woven carpet upholstery shows age-appropriate fading and lwear consistent with its 150+ year history. The upper backrest carpet panel is loose from the wood frame along a small portion of the top edge, but it remains fully attached elsewhere and the chair is completely functional as is.