Description
This is a Victorian-style upholstered armchair, likely dating to the late 19th century (circa 1870-1890). The chair features:
*Carved Walnut Frame: The arms, front stretcher, and legs are elaborately hand-carved with scroll and foliate motifs. The front stretcher has an oval cartouche and pierced scrollwork, a hallmark of Victorian Rococo Revival.
*Scrolled Arms & Cabriole Legs: The arms have outward scrolled ends, and the legs terminate in carved paw feet, adding a classical flair.
*Upholstery: The seat and backrest are upholstered in a powder-blue velvet (likely a modern replacement), edged with decorative brass nailhead trim.
*Central Carved Medallion: The backrest features a deeply carved foliate medallion at the lower center, typical of American and European Renaissance Revival influence.
This type of chair was intended for a parlor or gentleman's sitting room, combining comfort with ornate craftsmanship. Hand carved wood chair with a sky blue chenille type fabric. Exquisite carved wood details with pierced floral back and reeded legs with turned stretchers. Wonderful period piece of American furniture.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Solid sturdy. Upholstery is in good condion. Clean. Little wear to wood.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Textile, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 20.5in
Number of Seats: 1
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Height: 18.0in
Arm Height: 26.0in
*Carved Walnut Frame: The arms, front stretcher, and legs are elaborately hand-carved with scroll and foliate motifs. The front stretcher has an oval cartouche and pierced scrollwork, a hallmark of Victorian Rococo Revival.
*Scrolled Arms & Cabriole Legs: The arms have outward scrolled ends, and the legs terminate in carved paw feet, adding a classical flair.
*Upholstery: The seat and backrest are upholstered in a powder-blue velvet (likely a modern replacement), edged with decorative brass nailhead trim.
*Central Carved Medallion: The backrest features a deeply carved foliate medallion at the lower center, typical of American and European Renaissance Revival influence.
This type of chair was intended for a parlor or gentleman's sitting room, combining comfort with ornate craftsmanship. Hand carved wood chair with a sky blue chenille type fabric. Exquisite carved wood details with pierced floral back and reeded legs with turned stretchers. Wonderful period piece of American furniture.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Solid sturdy. Upholstery is in good condion. Clean. Little wear to wood.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Textile, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 20.5in
Number of Seats: 1
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Height: 18.0in
Arm Height: 26.0in
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Solid sturdy. Upholstery is in good condion. Clean. Little wear to wood.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
33.5 x 26.5 x 28 in
Antique Carved Wood Upholstered Arm Chair C. 1920
Estimate $320-$630
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