Featured Renaissance revival chairs ? (pic heaVY)

Hi all . I was strolling through Hoodwill just minding my own business when these 2 lovelies screamed "buy me!" Oh how I fought them,but after seeing they were in perfect shape,sturdy as rocks and heavy to boot,I surrendered . Am I correct in assuming Renaissance revival,circa 1870s ? They scream quality(at least to me) ,I could only hope Herter ! Any and all input is always appreciated .

 

Left out a pic...

 

Oh! Oh! Oh!

Debora

 

LOL, I bet! Nice chair but, if it's Herter it should have a Herter Bro's stamp.

 

Cant a man dream ??? Im loathe to tear off the lining to check as if its been reupholstered it was maybe once since there arent 8 zillion nail holes.But am I right in age and style ?

 

My words exactly ! And $20 each . Im keeping that upholstery after a good clean of course,I just love it.

 

$20 each! And the upholstery is perfectly fine. Lovely in fact. Late 1960s/early 1970s I'd think from the colorway and raised tapestry brocade.

Debora

 

They are lovely. I like that fabric a lot. Congrats on a good find.

 

Yes, I think that is correct, is it rosewood or walnut, Herter liked the rosewood dealio, ditto Belter.

 

$20 each, at Goodwill no less - I've gone & fainted!!!

 

Don't forget that George Hunzinger, New York also made fabulous chairs!

 

Gorgeous...Love those!

 

Beautiful chairs!

 

Indeed, how can you go wrong @ 20 bucks.
Handsome chairs even if not by a famous maker.

 

Stone bargain!

Looks like walnut, ca. 1870. Not Herter (Most Herter is NOT labeled) or Hunzinger, but fine craftsmanship nevertheless. Glad you gave in to your better self!

 

Thats what really sold me was the craftsmanship. These things are solid.No creaks or wiggles or shakiness when you sit on them. And the weight surprised me too. Im SO glad I have poor impulse control !

 

Amazing chairs, what a steal!

 

Sidebar: I take it that's your house in the background. I like the little arched mouse hole in the door. In fact, your place looks to be well worth photographing. How's about a little tour??

 

Thats a cat door ! The previous owner installed it. Im still getting it together from the move,but as soon as I do I'll take pics and share.

 

I like the brush on the cat door for additional grooming

If you are near Philadelphia PA, they could be Allen & Brother. My family had a set of chairs and couch with similar carving from Allen & Brother