Featured Carved Corner Chair with Matching Side Accent Chair

View attachment 251096 View attachment 251097 View attachment 251096 View attachment 251097 I’ve spent over an hour trying to identify these two Victorian carved chairs - one a corner chair and the other a matching side accent chair. No luck, I’m just not knowledgeable in this category. I did notice, however, that virtually every other corner chair from this era had a left and right splat with a center upright in the back corner location. The backs of my chairs are quite different, having a second, narrower horizontal rail (also carved), and no splats. Any information as to maker, date, type of wood, and value would be much appreciate. For some reason, I’m getting an Irish vibe, but more likely French? Thanks so much. Best to all - Americans and the world - in this time of uncertainty and danger. John

 

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Hey John:

Looks like aesthetic movement, 1880s, walnut. Beautiful carving! I'm thinking English. Very difficult to know the maker without a label of some sort. Hard to estimate value; however, I do know that it's very easy to over-value chairs and that frequently the amount they bring at auction is disappointing, even with fine quality chairs like these.

 

Thanks so much for your assessment! The chairs (and I) are actually in West Sacramento, California.

 

Nice set! Here is a corner chair with similar sunflower carving, but the maker is also unknown. https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/s...osewood-corner-chair-circa-1880/id-f_1250654/
The fact that you have two of a set will add some extra value!

 

Sweet chairs, I love the carving!