Antique Carved Wood Upholstered Arm Chair C. 1920

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This is a Victorian-style upholstered armchair, likely dating to the late 19th century (circa 1870–1890). The chair features:
• Carved … Read more 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. See less