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Item Report
Victorian Period Wicker Armchair
By:Unknown (Attributed to Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company and similar makers of the era)
Style:Victorian Wicker
Origin:United States
Materials:Natural wicker (rattan or reed), fabric upholstery
Age:Circa 1880-1900
Condition:Very Good (original wicker appears intact; cushion likely a later replacement, typical light wear for age)
Value:$1,200-$2,500 (auction estimate, depending on condition and maker attribution)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker's mark is visible in the image provided; such chairs are sometimes stamped or labeled on the underside or along the frame.
Date:2025-07-03 13:14:25.513907
Description:
An ornate late 19th-century armchair made of woven natural wicker, featuring an exaggerated high back, elaborate scrollwork, curved arms, and a decorative openwork frame. The cushion is upholstered with a green, floral-patterned fabric, typical of late Victorian tastes. The chair displays intricate craftsmanship consistent with American wicker furniture made during the height of the Victorian era, likely circa 1880-1900. Such chairs were popular for use in parlors and sunrooms.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A superb example of late Victorian wicker furniture, displaying classic, whimsical design traits of the period. Its large, dramatic scrollwork and high level of detail indicate a piece likely produced by a top American maker. The original structural integrity and patina appear intact, though the cushion is likely a replacement. A word about fakes: Victorian wicker is widely imitated, but this piece, given its authentic construction, quality, and proportion, appears consistent with true period examples.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (original wicker appears intact; cushion likely a later replacement, typical light wear for age)
Identification Score: 98%
The form, materials, construction, and stylistic attributes leave little doubt that this is an authentic late Victorian wicker armchair, likely American. High identification confidence due to the distinctive, well-known period design.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The craftsmanship, detailing, and evident age-related wear indicate authenticity; however, without a detailed inspection of the underside and joints, a small margin remains for exceptionally high-quality reproductions. Still, all visible indicators point toward genuine period manufacture.
Image Memory Note
Ornate high-back Victorian wicker armchair with green floral cushion, likely American c. 1880-1900.
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