Hello all. New here, and probably like many I am starting by asking about some pieces. I found these in my mother’s attic after her passing. I know that they came from my grandmother’s house before that, so I am guessing early 20th century. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated. We are in the Northeast (NJ, USA) and additional pics can be taken. I did not find any obvious markings, but I also don’t know where to look… Loveseat. White leather. Very poor condition. Matching chair in slightly better condition. Another chair in darker wood. I think it went with my grandmother’s organ. And another pair of chairs (one shown) that my mother had refinished back in the 1980’s (so, probably worthless in any case)… Thanks for looking!
The first two belong to the same parlor set. Very early 20th Century, as you said, and probably close to worthless, despite the nice materials and craftsmanship. The second is a dining room side chair, part of a set ca. 1940 and worth maybe $10 on it's own. The third is one of a pair of Eastlake side chairs made of walnut ca. 1890. Handsome but probably worth about $25 for the pair. Times are tough for brown furniture, and extra tough for chairs. I like the first and third chairs despite their overall low value.
The set is lovely, hand-carving, perhaps rosewood, but I'm not good at that. A middle-grade set I would say and worth a bit. It does not look in poor condition. C 1900, would help to see the legs. The lyre-back classical revival side chair is not an expensive piece. c. 1920s-30s . Quite common form. The two Eastlake side chairs are older, c.1880s. Looks as if she had them re-done to imitate an ebonized finish, a common treatment during the Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement. Often you will see gold detailing in the incised areas. If these were mine, I would reupholster the settee and matching chair, and the Eastlake pair in period correct fabrics, and sell the lyre-back for $25.
Agree that the first two -- settee and chair -- very handsome. They would be greatly enhanced by more sympathetic upholstery. Debora
I don't know a thing about your furniture. But I can tell you that you've come to the right place! So many helpful people with a wealth of information! Best of luck to you!
The settee and matching chair are very hansom. I would like to think about their value as, not desperately sought after at the moment. The design and quality are there, if you can find a corner for them, sit on them (pun intended)
