Low Seated Fireplace Chair

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This chair is a fine example of 19th-century Victorian style, most likely dating from the mid to late 1800s. Below … Read more This chair is a fine example of 19th-century Victorian style, most likely dating from the mid to late 1800s. Below are some of its features and background information about this type of chair:

Features:
Woodwork and Ornamentation:
The chair has a richly decorated backrest with a carved central ornament, typical of the Rococo Revival within the Victorian era. The dark wood (possibly mahogany or beech, painted or stained black) is gracefully curved and finely crafted.

Upholstered Seat and Backrest:
Both the seat and the top rail of the backrest are upholstered in a tapestry-style floral fabric, which was also common during that period.

Cabriole Legs:
The front legs are elegantly curved in the so-called “cabriole” style, which is characteristic of both the Louis XV influence and later Victorian furniture designs. See less