Art Deco Club Chair

Name: Art Deco Club Chair
Brand: harry
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Art Deco club chair with black leather upholstery and exposed wooden arm details, shown from front, back, and underside. - view 1

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Estimated value

$400 - $1,200

Rarity

Average(4/10)

ART DECO CLUB CHAIR: IDENTIFICATION

This appears to be an Art Deco club armchair, characterized by its rounded, streamlined form and a combination of upholstered elements and exposed wood detailing. The robust proportions and slightly curved backrest are typical of the style. The visible webbing on the underside suggests a traditional method of seat support, while the upholstery, likely leather or a very good imitation, and the decorative tacking on the back are consistent with mid-20th century craftsmanship.

Compare with other interior pieces in the archive: Art Deco Demi-Lune Club Chair by Studio G. B. Wernicke, Paolo Rizzatto - 265 Wall Lamp (Flos, 1973) White, Contemporary Floor-Standing Speaker (Column Design).

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 15 interior items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

The style was popular, leading to a wide range of manufacturers, and distinguishing a 'designer' piece from a common one without labels can be difficult.
Upholstery can be refinished or replaced, making it harder to assess the original material and condition.
Joinery details are largely obscured by upholstery, limiting the ability to confirm period-specific construction methods.

How does authenticity detection work?

DESIGN HISTORIAN'S TAKE

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The visual cues strongly suggest an Art Deco club chair, with its distinctive form, proportions, and construction methods like webbing lining up with the period. However, the exact origin, maker, and originality of the upholstery are not verifiable from the images alone, thus setting the confidence at 0.8.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Rounded, robust form and deep seating, characteristic of Art Deco club chairs.
2Exposed wooden arm details, adding a touch of elegance and visual interest.
3Traditional webbing visible on the underside, indicative of period construction for upholstered seating.
4Upholstery fastened with decorative tacks on the back, a common detail for the era.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Lack of visible maker's marks or labels.
•Difficulty in determining if the upholstery is original or a later, period-appropriate replacement.
•The type of wood for the exposed elements is not clear, which could influence value.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Inspect the chair's underside more closely for any hidden labels, stamps, or handwritten markings on the frame.
→Examine the screws or fasteners used in the frame for signs of hand-forging or machine production, which can help date the piece more precisely.
→If possible, gently feel the padding beneath the upholstery to determine if it's horsehair, springs, or a more modern foam.
→Take detailed photos of the exposed wood grain and joinery (if any is visible under the upholstery) to aid in wood identification.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The upholstery shows some creasing and minor indentations, indicative of use and age, but generally appears intact. The exposed wood potentially has minor scuffs or dings. The webbing on the underside seems to be functional, though some strands exhibit typical stretching. The decorative tacking on the back is complete.