Chippendale Style Chair

Hi everyone

I got this Chippendale style armchair from a thrift store. It needs extensive restoration and upholstery. It seems very old, but I don't know much about furniture.


When I searched online I have seen this type of armchairs may worth thousands of dollars or only couple hundreds.


My questions would be;

How can I tell if it's a good piece or just a common antique chair?

Is it worth to get it restored?

When do you think is from?

How much do you think it worth if sell it as is or after getting it restored?


I appreciate any help. Thank you!

 

The quality of the carving and use of pine for parts of the frame suggest this to be 20th century. In general, the cost of upholstery often exceeds the value of a modern chair. If you can do it yourself, it would be worth doing. Value would really depend on the quality of the upholstery job and the fabric chosen. Value is also dependent on location. In my semi-rural location, upholstered chairs of dubious provenance rarely exceed a value of $150.00. You might be able to do a bit better in a fancy shop or urban location.

 

Hi,
I agree with Brad. If it were older I would see a lot more nail holes in the frame. Fixed up (stripped, varnished and reupholstered) it would be a really nice looking chair. The Greek key fretwork is very nice as well as the legs.
greg

 

Hi

Thanks for the responses.

Verybrad:
I thinks it's hard to see from photos however there are no pine parts on the frame. I think frame is made of oak and definitely not pine.

Gregglass:
Frame has so much nail holes that it's falling apart. I'm attaching some close up photos.

 

Hi,
Thanks for the close ups. There are a lot more coverings this chair has had.
That is the problem with looking at photos. I still think 19th century more than 18th.
It is a wonderful chair. How high from the floor to the top of the seat in the front?
greg

 

That top crest rail appears to be pine. The two cross-bars below in the back may also be. Either way, the quality of the carving likely precludes this from being terribly old.

 

Thank you!
About 16.5"

As previously stated, I think it's difficult to see the wood from the photos. Attached are closer photos of the frame. I'm sure it's not pine. After research it appears to be oak.

I think the quality of the carving would determine if it was done by a master or a less qualified craftsman; but, not necessarily the age. I believe there were lower quality furnitures in 19th c. also.

 

Thanks for the additional pics ..... indeed, oak.