Three-chair set originally made for a parlor suite but would be perfect for a 4-chair dining table with a coordinating wing-back, or a larger armchair that complements one another. Additional areas could be bedrooms, study, library, breakfast table, or any other indoor room. These were probably made in the 1870s; not sure of the exact date, but almost certainly not post-1900. Constructed of walnut frames, these are solid wood construction with some beautiful burl veneering added for richness. The carvings are subtle when compared with what was typically done in that era, so they are not going to fight for attention, yet there’s still enough to definitely qualify as high-end furnishings of the day. The color of the velvet is spot-on perfect for the color of the wood finish and they look very rich. These are the best items I’ve ever listed. Read on for more specifics regarding the structural integrity.

The structure of these chairs is VERY solid; no wobbling, or loose joints. The upholstery is in EXCELLENT condition and was likely a recent replacement.Someone paid several thousand dollars to have this level of upholstering done. The button tufting is lined up perfectly, and it is VERY deeply tufted with excellent pleating, something that is not often found as it adds much more to the cost of the material, and especially to the labor. A good vacuuming is ALL that is needed to have this velvet looking new. By no means do they need shampooing as there are NO STAINS, and I would not recommend it as it has been my experience that once a fabric is shampooed, it seems to always lose that “new” look. The wood finish is in remarkable condition with only minor scuffing around the legs which is to be expected in chairs of this vintage. There is only two areas of note in the wood finish. One of the chairs has three small blisters where the veneer tried to lift at one time. The three blisters are about the size of a pencil eraser and can be seen in picture #13. One chair has had something dripped onto the veneer that has eaten into the finish, a relatively easy fix for someone who has had any experience in wood finishing. I will show this in picture #14. These chairs have had a very charmed and pampered existence, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to even the most discriminating antique collector (ahem, well maybe one person but you’d have to know them to understand 😜).