Late 19th Century Gothic Carved Wood Rocking Chair With Women's Faces

Description

North American handcarved wooden rocker chair with details of a woman's head and hooves. Unique carved face chair. Dark gothic wood probably late Victorian or turn of the century. Newly reupholstered in a mauve purple velvet seat and in excellent condition with dark original stained wood. Excellent but antique condition.

16" high seat
33" tall
24 1/2" wide
34" deep with rockers
27" arm height
seat is 18" x 19"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Newly reupholstered in a mauve purple velvet seat and in excellent condition with dark original stained wood. Excellent but antique condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Velvet, Wood

Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 18.0in
Seat Height: 16.0in
Seat Interior Width: 19.0in
Arm Height: 27.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 1

Condition

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Newly reupholstered in a mauve purple velvet seat and in excellent condition with dark original stained wood. Excellent but antique condition.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

33 x 24.5 x 34 in

Late 19th Century Gothic Carved Wood Rocking Chair With Women's Faces

Lot 0644

Estimate $1,100-$1,950

Nov 13, 2026, 6:40 PM EST

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