Hi Courtney,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The closed-arm armchair—an upholstered chair with arms that are visually and structurally enclosed rather than open beneath the armrests—has a long history in European furniture. Enclosed or “closed” arm forms developed from substantial upholstered chairs used in elite interiors. They offered warmth, support, and privacy and were often covered in leather, tapestry, or rich textiles. The form became more graceful in the 18th century, during the Rococo period, and was then revived during the Rococo revival.

It was common for seating furniture to be made in sets, with one or two sofas being offered alongside chaise lounges and easy or wing chairs such as this. Sometimes there would be a matching ottoman

The coloring of the fabric - and the patterning of the upholstery - make me think this might have been made en suite with the blue sofa you have.

When sold at auction, armchairs such as this typically bring between $150 and $250, though if you were to sell this with its en suite sofa, the two pieces together might bring a bit more: $700-1,000.

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

An antique Rococo revival carved walnut armchair
unattributed maker, American or European, late 19th or early 20th Century
approximately 30 inches wide
CONDITION: this appears to be in good condition structurally with some minor wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: unknown
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia