Hi Carla,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This chair combines elements of several different periods: the Gothic revival in the carved dragons in the crest, the Art Nouveau period in the shaping of the splat (central back panel) and shaping of the seat, and the Victorian period with the wide proportions and bold turnings of the back stiles (outer rods), legs and stretchers.

When multiple aesthetic periods are referenced, it usually means the piece was made later than all of them, by a maker who was knowledgeable about the different design styles. The fragment of a label - on what I presume is the underside of the seat - marks this out to have been made in the mid 20th Century, possibly by the Brandt Furniture Company (Hagerstown, Md, circa 1900-1980s) which made similar looking chairs.

When such chairs come to auction these days, they usually sell for less than $150, t though private sellers and antiques dealers will likely be asking for more for comparable models.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage turned and stained hardwood armchair
possibly made by the Brandt Furniture Company, mid 20th Century
The shaped crest with dragon-carved ends over a carved and pierced Art Nouveau style splat, shaped outcurving arms over a shaped saddle seat, raised on bulbous turned legs joined by an H-stretcher. Retains a label fragment underneath.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: This chair appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 50-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia