Beautiful Unknown Chair

Someone was moving and offered me choice of some of their furniture. I saw this and had to have it. I know nothing about it, aside from I adore its style. Its just lovely. I like the legs best. Right now its mostly decor as I'm afraid to sit on it. It looks in very good shape, but i'm not. Heh. So does anyone happen to have any ideas on it?

 

Hi Chimere......welcome.

Lovely chair........to get you started, google Eastlake.

Those in the know will be along soon to tell you more.

 

It's been refinished and reupholstered, so it's probably safe to sit on.

 

Transitional from renaissance revival to Eastlake. Circa 1880. Usually, these were walnut but the wood on yours looks a bit off for walnut.

 

I'd say 1885-90 and walnut, but yeah, transitional Renaissance Revival to Eastlake. Very nice, probably part of a multiple-piece parlor set that would also have included armchairs, a sofa, and possibly a settee.

 

Ooooo, too bad I don't have the whole set. I would love it. I got a few other old pieces from the woman, but this one is in the best shape. A couple embroidered seat chairs, but they are in poor condition, her cats well used them. Been using them as little bedside surfaces. a place to set the phone, book I was reading, ect.

Thank you for the information. Nice to know the age/era i have a love of old things but not much knowledge

 

Anyone have an idea of value on this? i live on the east cost, usa. I doubt i would ever sell it, but one never knows when a financial emergency might come up

 

These days less than $100 in the U.S. midwest

 

Thank you much. Maybe one day Ill be able to get other pieces