Featured Help Identifying and Aging Chairs

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I just picked up these two chairs yesterday, one being a rocker, at a yard sale. I'm planning on restoring them, I just wanted to see if I could get some info on them before I start. I'm no collector or anything, just an amateur woodworker who appreciates antique furniture. The seller said that they came from Pennsylvania out of a farmhouse that her mother bought in the 60's. She said that they were left there from the previous owners and when they asked the previous owners, they said they were there when they bought the place as well. I have looked some for any markings or label, but I haven't found anything yet though I don't know much about what to look for. Thank you for any help you can give me on how old these may be and where they come from. I just want to know some of the history and story of these. Thank you so much. -Mike

 

Id guess 1920s-30s.

 

I have a similar , bought in upper NY state..

 

I can't tell you anything about it, but it's a wonderful chair & well worth restoring.

 

There is a caner at my local antique mall. In case your looking for one.

 

They do look like they went together originally. Nice!

 

I love the "barley twist"!

 

I am on board with a c. 1920 date. The one shows some arts and crafts influence with the squared back, flat arms, and through-tenon. The other is a more typical English Jacobean influenced reproduction.

 

Thank you all for all the responses! I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to tell me anything you can! -Mike

 

They may have been used on an enclosed porch originally. The caning is really comfortable and a lot cooler to sit on than upholstery. They're going to be nice when they're done.