Antique Press-Back Spindle Chair – 39 ½" Tall

Description :
This antique press-back side chair features a carved floral motif on the crest rail, classic turned spindles, and a deeply worn solid wood seat. With a warm unfinished patina, the chair retains signs of daily use and character. Measuring 18½" wide, 19" deep, and 39½" tall, it has a seat height of 17⅝" and no armrests, making it ideal for use at a dining table, desk, or as a statement accent. The arched back and stylized floral design place it within the realm of early factory-made American furniture.

Era:
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (1880s–1910s)

Style:
American Press-Back / Victorian Country

Technique:
Steam-bent backrest, machine-turned legs and spindles, and press-carved crest rail

Tools Used:
Spindle lathe, steam box, mechanical press mold, hand scraper

History:
Popularized in the late 1800s, press-back chairs offered decorative appeal at lower cost by using pressed patterns instead of hand carving.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; consistent with chairs made by Larkin or Phoenix Chair Co.

Measurements:
18½" W x 19" D x 39½" T Seat Height: 17⅝"

Suggested Weight:
12–15 lbs

Item Number : P13959

Category : Accent Chair

Brand : UK