Overview
This armchair is a classic example of the 'Victorian Revival' style, featuring a scalloped, channel-tufted back and elegantly turned wooden supports.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
This armchair is a classic example of the 'Victorian Revival' style, featuring a scalloped, channel-tufted back and elegantly turned wooden supports.
Story
The 1970s and 80s saw a massive cultural pivot away from the sleek, cold lines of space-age modernism toward a style known as 'New Traditionalism.'
Maker / Origin
While no label is visible, the construction is consistent with major mid-to-late 20th-century American workshops like the Tell City Chair Company or early Ethan Allen collections.
Condition & Value
The velvet shows some light crushing and pile wear consistent with age, but the color remains vibrant. The wood finish on the legs shows minor scuffing from floor contact. Overall, it appears structurally sound and well-cared-for; original upholstery in this condition is a plus for vintage enthusiasts.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375