Victorian Wicker Photographers Chair Wonderful Victorian wicker photographers chair made by Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. It is shown on page 57 in the reprint of their 1898 catalog "Classic Wicker Furniture" with introduction by Richard Saunders and referred to as "Fancy Reception Chair." It is also shown on page 146 of "Official 1984 Price Guide to Wicker" by Richard Saunders. If you look at your old pre 1900 photographs of your great grandparents and uncles you will find many of them were taken using this chair as a prop. Two such photos, taken from "Collector's Guide to American Wicker Furniture" by Richard Saunders, are shown here. The chair features spider web caning, curly cues, bird cages, stick and ball, and machine caned seat. The seat and web caning have been redone at some point. The back is a bit loose and would not tolerate heavy use. This chair is meant to be exhibited like a work of art and decoration. A classic example of Victorian wicker! Circa: 1890 Dimensions: 44"H x 31"W x 19"D Finish: Good refurbished original finish. Some of the wrappings have been replaced. Price: $2150.00
 

Victorian Wicker Turkish Chair Rare form Victorian wicker Turkish chair or fireside bench
made by Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. It is shown on page 60 in
the reprint of their 1898 catalog "Classic Wicker Furniture" with introduction by
Richard Saunders. It features a rolled woven arm, machine woven seat
(replaced cane), numerous curly cues, and bird cages on the legs. This piece
is also shown (without the bottom curly cues) on page 162 of the "Official 1984
Price Guide to Wicker" by Richard Saunders. It is an unusual form!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 29"H x 34"W x 16"D
Finish: Good refurbished original finish. Some of the wrappings have been
replaced.
Price: $1150.00
 

Laminated Rosewood Slipper Chair Gorgeous Laminated Rosewood Slipper Chair with full open pierced
carvings from top to bottom on the back. A deeply carved floral crest with foliage,
scrolling, grapes, fruits, and lovely "C scrolls" on the back. The beautiful needlepoint
seat appears to be original and is in remarkable condition with only slight loss (a few
stitches missing from the center). The curved apron has deeply carved roses, buds and
leaves, and small flowers that are also at the top of each leg. The legs are gently tapered with more scrolled carvings on the original petite brass casters. This fine chair was made by a New York maker, probably Belter or Roux.
Circa: 1850
Dimensions: 39 1/2" H x 18" W x 22" D
Finish: Excellent original
Price: $5995.00
 

Lion Head Walnut Armchair Lion Head Victorian Walnut Armchair with a leaf carved
crest and incising with open reeded columns on the side stiles. The arms
have three dimensional carved lion heads and more ornate carvings with
leaves. The bowed seat has a fine shell carving on the apron and nicely
turned legs with fluting. The upholstery is old but usable and appears
to be leather. A comfortable chair for a desk or as a host chair.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 46 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W x 23" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $1495.00
 

Victorian Carved Swivel Stool Lovely sturdy walnut Rococo Victorian swivel organ/piano
stool. The top has been reupholstered in a gold damask. Both the skirt and
the base have wonderful three dimensional leaf and incised carvings. The
top corkscrews up to adjust for height. A fine quality decorative and
functional Victorian stool!
Circa: 1850
Dimensions: 21 +"H x 16"Diameter of top
Finish: Good original finish and patina. Top has been reupholstered
Price: $1195.00
 

Heavily Carved Rosewood Gents Chair Heavily Carved Victorian Rosewood Gents Chair with a great
open pierced carved crest. The incredible crest on this chair has life size leaves and flowers
that go all across the back with center scrolling and roses (see photos). The finish is
original, old, and slightly flaking. The upholstery is very old and stained. The open arms are gracefully shaped with deep finger carvings and there are flowers on the apron base. Rosewood is a very difficult and dense wood to carve, so this chair was made by a very skilled and experienced Victorian craftsman.
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 43" H x 26" W x 28" D
Finish: Fair original
Price: $1250.00
 

Handsome Pair of Rosewood Jeliff Chairs Handsome Pair of Renaissance Revival Victorian Walnut Jeliff Chairs with open pierced carved crests. The crests have prince heads and the original gilt with more carvings on the sides. The chair backs are framed in burl around the perimeter with wide open side arms and large wide seats. They are decorated on the aprons with corresponding burl, gilt, and fine carvings. The legs are turned and tapered with casters on the front legs. There are new casters on one chair. The upholstery is old and should be replaced for regular use. There is some slight age lifting on the very back of the seat edges (see photo) and one tiny piece of carving is missing off the head area of the orange upholstered chair. These very heavy chairs are exceptional quality. We do not see many Jeliff examples in solid rosewood.
Circa: 1870 Dimensions: Taller one is 38" H x 23" W x 23" D Smaller one is 37" H x 23" W x 23" D Finish: Good to Fair original, some slight seam splits Price: $2650.00 for the Pair
 

Walnut Sleepy Hollow Armchair Open Floral Carved Victorian Walnut Sleepy Hollow Chair
in fine original finish and patina. The top cresting has a center cartouche
with clusters of flowers and leaves on each side. The chair has deep finger carvings down
the side with scrolling and gracefully shaped arms with a serpentine front
apron. The cabriole legs have thick carvings at the top and more finger
carving. The upholstery is old but usable. A nice, large size and very
attractive chair!
Circa: 1865
Dimensions: 40" H x 26" W x 25" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $995.00
 

Pair of Pottier and Stymus Chairs Great style solid rosewood Renaissance Revival Victorian
ladies and gent's chairs. Each chair has an intricately open carved crest
with a round medallion in the middle with inlay. The entire frame of each
chair is decorated with multi - colored inlays (some of this has been
restored). Carved rosettes, original gilt incised carvings and claw feet
enhance the design of the frames. The chairs are covered in an old velvet
fabric. The quality and style of these chairs are indicative of the work of
Pottier & Stymus, NYC, however, the chairs are not signed and we can't make
a definitive attribution. They are of superb quality and design!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 39"H x 29.5"W (gents) 38"H x 20"D (ladies)
Finish: Good original with rich patina
Price: $5850.00 for the pair
 

Bird Carved Victorian Armchair One of the most extraordinary Victorian walnut armchairs we
have ever offered for sale. There are three fully carved birds and an open
carved wreath in the crest. The sides are naturally carved branchs. The
back and seat have spectacular orginal needlepoint upholstery with birds and
trees. The birds actually have small beads for the eyes. The colors are rich
and this chair was obviously extremely valued and cared for over the last
140 years. The back is beautifully framed with a burled panel. The skirt
has burl and carving. The front legs are fluted and tapered. All the feet
end in original brass castors. A unique and gorgeous chair - a piece of
art!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 51"H x 27.5"W
Finish: Excellent original finish and patina on chair. Fabric is in as good of
original condition as you will ever find on a piece this old.
Price: $9950.00
 

Pair of Lift Seat Music Chairs Fine quality Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian music chairs
with lift up seats for storing the music. The frames are almost all burled
and are decorated with incised and applied carvings. The backs and seats
were recently covered in a synthetic leather. There are some minor burled veneer blisters in the sides and back of the chairs. The ideal chairs for a
duet!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 29.5"H x 24"W x 17"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $2950.00 for the pair
 

Pair of Open Carved Rococo Chairs Matched pair of fancy Rococo Victorian walnut chairs. The backs are entirely open carved. The seats were reupholstered in a maroon velvet by the previous owner. There is a floral carving under the seat and at the top of each leg. The chairs have graceful cabriole legs in front ending in original castors. The seam where the back and hips meet has been reglued. A really stylish pair of chairs! Circa: 1850 Dimensions: 41"H x 19"W Finish: Good original Price: $2995.00 for the pair
 

Adorable Signed Hunzinger Chair Adorable Walnut Side Chair with fancy top, finials, and
curved sides. The upholstery was done over well by a previous owner.
There are nice turnings throughout with vertical base posts indicative of the
Hunzinger design. The back is signed "Hunzinger Patent Applied For."
Circa: 1875
Dimensions: 34" H x 19" W x 23" D
Finish: Finish has been cleaned well by previous owner
Price: $1295.00
 

Pair of Aesthetic Organ Chairs Matched pair of Aesthetic Victorian walnut organ chairs with
semi - circular lift seats. We have recently made cushions that cover the
seats if desired. The tops feature incised carvings, carved rosettes, and
open carved leaves. The inset back panels have a floral carving in a vase.
There are three turned legs. There is a minor repair to the back of one of
the chairs. A very fine high style pair of chairs!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 36"H x 24"W x 17"D
Finish: Good original finish
Price: $3250.00 for the pair
 

Pair of Alexander Roux Rosewood Armchairs Fabulous matched pair of Victorian solid Rosewood Armchairs
with lovely open pierced carved floral crest. The chair frame is decorated
from top to bottom with deep spiral ribbon carvings on the perimeter. The
arms have beautifully carved griffin heads with open mouths, carved teeth,
and tongues. The chair features exquisitely carved and shaped feet with more
incredible floral carvings on the chair apron. The front feet have the
original brass castors. They are covered in an old fabric. A similar chair
signed Roux is shown on page 37 of "Styles of American Furniture" by Eileen
and Richard Dubrow.
Circa: 1865
Dimensions: 47"H x 27"W
Finish: Good original finish with rich patina
Price: $9950.00 for the pair