Item Report
Victorian Wicker High-Back Armchair
By: Unknown; possibly Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company (not marked)
Style: Victorian Wicker Furniture
Origin: United States (possibly England)
Materials: Woven wicker (rattan), wood framework, textile cushion
Age: Circa 1880-1900
Condition: Very good (light wear to wicker; cushion fabric appears later, frame structurally sound)
Value: $800–$1,500 (auction liquidation value, condition dependent)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker’s mark or writing present; often unmarked for period wicker furniture.
Date: 2025-06-20 20:13:51.475382
Description:
A late 19th-century Victorian wicker high-back armchair featuring intricate woven patterns, scrolled armrests, and an ornate crest rail with spool-turned decorative elements. The chair displays a dramatic silhouette characteristic of late Victorian design, with sweeping arms, rounded details, and a caned seat, topped with a period-appropriate green floral cushion.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A striking example of American Victorian wicker furniture, the chair embodies the elaborate and theatrical tendencies of the era, prized for both decorative and practical use in parlors and sunrooms. This piece is especially desirable if in solid, original structural condition. Robust and well-preserved period examples are increasingly scarce, enhancing collectible appeal.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very good (light wear to wicker; cushion fabric appears later, frame structurally sound)
Identification Score: 98%
The shape, construction, and detailing are characteristic of high-quality Victorian wicker chairs from the late 19th century. The elaborate crest rail and woven patterns align closely with known examples from prominent makers of the era.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The overall wear, patina, structural complexity, and presence of a period-appropriate cushion strongly support authenticity as a true 19th-century piece. Minor variation may occur due to restoration or cushion replacement, but the chair itself is almost certainly period.
Image Memory Note
Distinctive Victorian wicker chair with ornate crest, swooping arms, and period-later green cushion. Unmarked but likely from a major American manufacturer, c. 1880-1900.
Keywords
Victorian, wicker, armchair, high-back, antique, 19th century, decorative arts, United States, parlor furniture
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