Hi Danny,

Happy New Year and thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Renaissance Revival period refers to an architectural and decorative style that emerged in the 19th century as a reinterpretation of Renaissance art and design. Originating in Europe, particularly in France, England, and Italy, it drew inspiration from the classical forms and ornamentation of the 15th and 16th centuries during the Italian Renaissance; it was adapted in the United States in the late 19th Century, with pieces being made into the 20th Century, as yours was.
Side chairs with tall backs are usually called Hall chairs or Back Stools and would have been placed in a hall where visitors to the house could wait to be seen; they are not designed to very comfortable and were generally not relied upon for extended periods of sitting (in the 15th and 16th century, they would have been made entirely of wood, without upholstery). It would have been common for these to have been made in larger sets of at least 4, placed throughout the sizeable house in a large mansion (see this link for what I mean: https://independentarchives.photoshelter.com/image/I00004ZH3RKNHJN0).

19th Century and earlier backstools usually bring about $400-600 EACH when they are offered at auction; new examples - such as yours - usually sell for about $150-250 each.

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

An antique Renaissance Revival style carved and turned walnut backstool or hall chair
American, first half 20th Century
With tall shaped back overupholstered with tapestry fabric, a sprung trapezoidal seat similarly overupholstered with tapestry fabric, raised on barley-twist front legs joined to the rear legs with shaped side stretchers. Not labeled.
46 inches tall, 20 inches wide, 19 inches deep
CONDITION: Retaining what appears to be the original tapestry fabric upholstery and seat springs.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia