Vintage Antique Old Bent Wood Wooden Caned Back Side Accent Lounge Arm Chair
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About this product
This is an original vintage bent wood arm chair with a caned back, salvaged from Northeastern PA. It features a solid ash frame with its original stain and finish, characteristic of a Victorian style. The chair measures 22 inches in length, 22 inches in width, and 36 inches in height, with an 18-inch seat height and depth. While fully assembled, the Masonite seat is a replacement, and the chair has cosmetic wear consistent with its used condition.
Our take
I find this vintage arm chair to be an interesting piece with genuine character. The bent wood construction and caned back evoke a classic Victorian aesthetic, and the solid ash frame, though described as 'looks like oak,' retains its original finish. It arrives fully assembled, which is a plus, and has a comfortable 25-inch armrest height. However, potential buyers should be aware that the seat has been replaced with Masonite and shows signs of cosmetic wear, as detailed by the seller. It’s an original piece, so you're buying history, not a pristine new item, and might consider a cushion for the seat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Original vintage bent wood design
- Caned back, Victorian style
- Solid ash frame with original finish
- Fully assembled upon arrival
- Comfortable 25-inch armrest height
Cons
- Used condition with cosmetic wear
- Masonite seat is not original
- Not a reclining chair
- Firm seating
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition Used An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Seller Notes “Elegant, solid wood, arm chair salvaged from Northeastern PA. The fame is made of a solid ash ... Read more about the seller notes “Elegant, solid wood, arm chair salvaged from Northeastern PA. The fame is made of a solid ash (looks like oak) and retains it's original stain and finish. All wooden components of the chair are bent, which is a work of art within itself.The backrest is caned and the seat is made of Masonite (pressed wood). Although they did a nice job securing and making the seat look as natural as possible, it's not the original. My guess is that the seat was originally caned or upholstered and it was damaged. Since it's more expensive to replace one of those seats, the simpler, cost-effective solution is to just cut a piece of plywood, or Masonite in this case, and just fasten it to the frame. I'm assuming that most people will want the seat replaced with something more appropriate. The fastest and least expensive solution would be to add a fabric-covered cushion to the Masonite seat. It could either be a floating/loose cushion or one that is fastened in between the circle of *FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW” Read Less about the seller notes
- Country of Origin United States
- Number of Items in Set 1
- Antique No
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- Indoor/Outdoor
- Indoor
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Firmness
- Firm
- Item Length
- 22 in
- Region of Origin
- America
- Additional Parts Required
- No
- Depth
- 18"
- Department
- Men, Women
- Minimum Backrest Height
- 17 in
- Original/Licensed Reproduction
- Original
- Seat Depth
- 18 in
- Item Height
- 36 in
- Seat Height
- 18 in
- Style
- Victorian
- Personalized
- No
- Height
- 36"
- Features
- With Armrest
- Width
- 22"
- Room
- Any Room
- Finish
- Varnished
- Item Width
- 22 in
- Handmade
- No
- Armrest Height
- 25 in
- Assembly Status
- Fully Assembled
- Color
- Brown
- Material
- Cane, Solid Wood, Wood
- Set Includes
- Chair
- Backrest Height
- 21 in
- Maximum Width
- 22 in
- Type
- Armchair
- Seating Capacity
- 1
- Time Period Manufactured
- Post-1950
- Item Weight
- 15 lb
