Item Report
Victorian Wicker and Bentwood High-Back Parlor Armchair
By: Unknown maker (often attributed to makers such as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company, but specific attribution not visible)
Style: Victorian Wicker Furniture
Origin: United States (America)
Materials: Wicker, bentwood (likely rattan or reed), upholstered fabric cushion
Age: Circa 1890-1900
Condition: Very Good (minor wear and patina on wicker; cushion appears to be a later replacement)
Value: $1,500–$3,500 (auction estimate, depending on condition and maker attribution)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark in the provided image.
Date: 2025-06-03 17:12:07.027676
Description:
An elaborate Victorian period high-back armchair crafted from woven wicker and bentwood. Characterized by intricate scrollwork, open latticework, and bold curvilinear forms, this chair exemplifies the exuberant design sensibility of late 19th-century American wicker furniture. The frame features arched supports and turned wood spindles beneath the seat, while the armrests and crest are adorned with elaborate looped and spiral details. The cushion is upholstered in a period-appropriate floral fabric.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is an excellent example of elaborate American Victorian wicker furniture, notable for its fanciful shapes, decorative scrollwork, and large scale. Such pieces were popular in parlors and sunrooms of affluent homes in the late 19th century. The presence of original or period-appropriate upholstery enhances the appeal, and the overall construction and patina suggest authenticity. The value would increase with direct maker attribution or exceptional condition.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor wear and patina on wicker; cushion appears to be a later replacement)
Identification Score: 98%
The form, construction, and decorative motifs are highly characteristic of late 19th-century American Victorian wicker armchairs, a well-documented furniture category. High confidence given the visual evidence.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The detailing, patina, and complexity of the wickerwork are consistent with original production from the period. The cushion may have been replaced, but the chair itself appears appropriately aged and not a modern reproduction.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Victorian, wicker, high-back chair, bentwood, parlor furniture, antique armchair, 19th century American, decorative arts
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