Help with information on antique chair please

Hi, I'm new to the forum but I was hoping someone might know a little about a chair I have picked up as a project. Bought it on a whim for cheap but feeling the weight of it now and how well its constructed im reluctant to start doing anything to it until I know more about it. Thank you in advance.

https://www.antiquers.com/media/antique-chair.7624/full

 

David, would you be kind enough to use Upload a File and then Full Image to post your photograph? That way it will be easier for everyone to see.

Debora

 

Truthfully, wish someone hadn't literally 'slapped' a quick coat of paint on it....makes it harder to see what's going on with the wood.....could you please post more sides/angles of the chair, including the underside?? Any tags that might be on it as well! Thanks!! And WELCOME to ANTIQUERS @Davidh93 !!!

 

Late 19th century. Minimal value in this condition so you can only improve it by working on it.

 

Yeah, I'll say, looks like a shabby chic dealio gone wrong, I see a large drip/run of paint on right side arm support.

 

Thank you for your reply I didn't realise it would be quite that old. Any ideas of value done properly? Id definitely be stripping the paint off, and its in need of reupholstering, I don't want to do anything that would de-value it though. Was thinking similar fabric, maybe something slightly darker but similar design, and beeswax on the bare wood once stripped back. Would re-upholstering with staples take away from the value as the fabric appears to be attached using tacks? Thank you.

 

Modern upholstery methods do not devalue. Unfortunately, not a lot of value even if restored, as out of fashion these days. In good shape, under $100.00 in my semi-rural Midwest location. Might do better in or near a big city.

 

Thank you for your reply been great help. Be worth it just for the challenge of getting it back into something near its original condition

 

Looks like a fun project.

Debora

 

Over here, it might well have had leather. Probably mahogany underneath. See if you can scrounge up a leather chair that's being junked. Some worn brown or maroon leather would look great.