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*SOLD*Antique Victorian Rococo-style Heavily Carved Armchair*SOLD*
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This amazing chair dating from the 1860s or ‘70s is in almost completely untouched, original condition and is made of beautiful, stylish rosewood…Read More
You would have to go a long way to find a chair carved as well and in as much detail as this chair, other than a Belter or Meeks. It is all rosewood with possibly some walnut, it dates from the 1860s or ‘70s, and the hand-carved crest on the back is crazy! It has so many carved flowers, vines, leaves and such — I have never seen a Victorian gentleman’s armchair as heavily carved as this one. It has what appears to be the original upholstery, which is an antique green crushed velour, all buttoned and pleated in that tiny, extra-tight fashion. It’s very usable, has some minor water spots and stains, but no rips or tears. The frame of the chair is solid, and it looks to be in outstanding condition, with no cracks or seams in it. The patina is just what you would expect in a piece almost 140 years old — simply stunning. I will explain the chair, but you really should be seeing it in person to truly appreciate it. It has a carved crest with innumerable leaves, petals and flowers, a rose carved into the center, daisies, daffodils, and vines. It doesn’t stop, but comes down into where the arm joins the back, which is medallion shaped because the actual cushion sticks out. It is packed with carvings at the joint, and also where the seat joins the back. Then going down to the carved knuckles on the arms, and there are carvings on the elbows of the legs, and there is a wonderful carving of a rose right into the center of the skirt on the bottom. The only non-original thing on this chair is that someone replaced the casters on the front with casters that roll a bit smoother. The other interesting thing on this chair is that it is rosewood, not solid black walnut as we had previously thought. You’re buying a pre-Civil War rococo rosewood — not laminated but very thin, much like Meeks or Belter brands — oversized chair. This magnificent piece measures 28 inches wide across the outside of the arms, 21 inches wide on the inside of the arms, 23 inches deep from back to front, 44 inches tall to the back of the chair, and 19 inches high to the seat. Other than the replaced casters, everything on this chair is in wonderful, original and untouched condition. It will cost only $265 to have this chair shipped to your home, within our normal delivery area.
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