Description
Quick Hits:
Style: Victorian
Number of Seats: 2 (Pair)
Materials: Caning, Wood
Dimensions: 18''W * 19''D * 33.75''H
More About This Item:
Introduce timeless elegance to your home with these wooden chairs, featuring classic Victorian styling and beautifully rounded cane seats. Ideal for adding a historical element to any entryway, or as stylish accent pieces beside your fireplace, this pair of chairs combines Victorian beauty with modern practicality.
This set of 2 chairs epitomizes the craftsmanship associated with the Victorian era, thanks to ornate detailing and solid construction. Cane furniture gained popularity during the Victorian era due to the age's fascination with exotic, British Colonial-inspired materials and designs. It was favored for its durability, and for the comfort provided by its naturally ventilated surface, ideal for the warm, humid climates of the British colonies. This trend led to the widespread use of cane in everything from chairs and beds to decorative screens.
Design Style:
Victorian Style: Victorian-style furniture typically includes elaborate carvings, ornate detailing, dark wood finishes, and luxurious fabrics. The rounded seats of these cane chairs, paired with the warm wood tones, are a good example of the look many Victorians favored. Whether used to flank a classic fireplace in a traditional setting or as unique additions to a contemporary foyer, these chairs promise to be conversation starters in your home.
Placement Suggestions:
These Victorian chairs are perfect for creating an inviting nook in your entryway, offering a seat to guests as they remove their shoes, or positioned beside a fireplace to provide cozy seating on chilly evenings. Their elegant design also makes them suitable for use in a living room corner, adorned with decorative pillows to enhance their charm and comfort.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: These chairs are in good condition consistent with age and use. There is splitting and evidence of repair as shown in photos. Overall, various blemishes that add to the patina of these chairs.
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
Number of Seats: 2
Seat Interior Width: 14.0in
Seat Height: 17.75in
Arm Height: 20.5in
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 16.75in
Style: Victorian
Number of Seats: 2 (Pair)
Materials: Caning, Wood
Dimensions: 18''W * 19''D * 33.75''H
More About This Item:
Introduce timeless elegance to your home with these wooden chairs, featuring classic Victorian styling and beautifully rounded cane seats. Ideal for adding a historical element to any entryway, or as stylish accent pieces beside your fireplace, this pair of chairs combines Victorian beauty with modern practicality.
This set of 2 chairs epitomizes the craftsmanship associated with the Victorian era, thanks to ornate detailing and solid construction. Cane furniture gained popularity during the Victorian era due to the age's fascination with exotic, British Colonial-inspired materials and designs. It was favored for its durability, and for the comfort provided by its naturally ventilated surface, ideal for the warm, humid climates of the British colonies. This trend led to the widespread use of cane in everything from chairs and beds to decorative screens.
Design Style:
Victorian Style: Victorian-style furniture typically includes elaborate carvings, ornate detailing, dark wood finishes, and luxurious fabrics. The rounded seats of these cane chairs, paired with the warm wood tones, are a good example of the look many Victorians favored. Whether used to flank a classic fireplace in a traditional setting or as unique additions to a contemporary foyer, these chairs promise to be conversation starters in your home.
Placement Suggestions:
These Victorian chairs are perfect for creating an inviting nook in your entryway, offering a seat to guests as they remove their shoes, or positioned beside a fireplace to provide cozy seating on chilly evenings. Their elegant design also makes them suitable for use in a living room corner, adorned with decorative pillows to enhance their charm and comfort.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: These chairs are in good condition consistent with age and use. There is splitting and evidence of repair as shown in photos. Overall, various blemishes that add to the patina of these chairs.
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
Number of Seats: 2
Seat Interior Width: 14.0in
Seat Height: 17.75in
Arm Height: 20.5in
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 16.75in
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; These chairs are in good condition consistent with age and use. There is splitting and evidence of repair as shown in photos. Overall, various blemishes that add to the patina of these chairs.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
33.75 x 18 x 19 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Victorian Walnut Armchairs
Estimate $240-$680
Starting Bid
$120
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