Can anyone give me information on this chair?

There is a chair for sale that I thought was really cute. I was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it. What the style is called? When was it made (if it even is older)? How much its worth? Or anything else that would be good to know.

I attached a picture of it.

 

Reproduction french style,hard to tell how old from the pic,but Im guessing newer. Pretty,but I wouldnt pay a lot.

 

Style is commonly refered to as "Louis Quelque Chose."

Debora

 

Looks nice - but finish on the wood work does not scream OLD -

 

Thanks everyone. I kind of figured it was newer based on the picture. Thanks Debora for what the style is too.

 

Cambria, do you read French at all?

 

Cambria, "Louis Queque Chose" (or "Louis Something") is a tongue-in-cheek way of describing reproduction French Baroque-style furniture that isn't necessarily true to any particular period. And it can also imply a certain over-the-topness or theatricality such as Joan River's NYC apartment. (The comedian herself described the decor as "Louis XIV meets Fred and Ginger.")

Debora

 

Very interesting Debora. I'm new to this so I don't know the styles (but I really like it...but not for the over-the-topness...more like french/shabby chic). How do you know when a chair like this style is not a reproduction and is actually old and has history to it?

I'm going to look at it tomorrow to see what's the lowest they would go on it. (I think they're asking $35 or something).

 

Not the best one to school you on how to identify a 17th / 18th century chair. Keep in mind when considering purchase that you're comfortable with quality/condition of upholstery because replacing will be costly.

Debora

 

$35 isnt a bad price at all if the upholstery doesnt reek of cigs or cat pee ! Its hard to describe how one can look for age,you just sorta learn after a while. I always look for woodworm holes as one sign,the way its joined as another. its a very pretty chair for the money,Id buy it.

 

Think it's attractive too. And re age, true you "just sorta learn." Go to museums, go to antique stores, go to estate sales. Read reference books and magazines. Take a course in the history of interior design at your local community college. Train your eye to really look and compare. ("Which is best?" "Why?") And don't forget to touch.

Debora