Antique Chair with Stencils

By caroline hill, 30 August, 2018

Description

My family has owned this chair since at least 1972, but I know it was old even then. The label says "Milwaukee Chair Company - makers of "Mint Chairs" - Milwaukee WIS U.S.A." I've seen a few of these and comments on this site before but this one has what appears to be original decorative stenciling on the back so I didn't know if that would change the value of this piece (all the original finish as best I can tell?)?

Category

Furniture

Medium

Solid wood, original finish

Distinguishing marks

Decorative Stenciling

Condition

Good

Size and dimensions of this item

Standard library chair size

Date Period

Early 1900's (pre 1950).

Weight

Heavy, for a single chair (no access to a scale)

History

I have photos of this in our home beginning in 1972, but it belonged to my aunt (and possibly my grandmother, born in 1918) prior to that? It appears to have the original finish (never painted) and somewhat unique stenciling on the back of the chair (where a person's back would rest).

Price

TBD

For Sale?

Yes

Photos