Pair of Colonial Revival Carved Wood Armchairs with 1960s Vintage Linen

A well-matched pair of Colonial Revival armchairs in dark walnut-stained wood, circa 1920s–1930s, newly upholstered in authentic vintage linen from the 1960s. The carving is confident throughout — pierced splat backs, scrolling arms, carved knees, and ball-and-claw feet, all drawing from the Chippendale tradition that Colonial Revival makers returned to repeatedly in the early 20th century. The two chairs match closely in carving depth, finish, and proportion, which matters more than it sounds: a matched pair at this age is genuinely harder to find than two singles.

The upholstery choice is the detail that makes these chairs. Using actual 1960s vintage linen rather than new fabric means the material has the same age and patina as the frames — the result is a chair that reads as a complete object rather than a restored one. The linen's natural tone sits well against the dark walnut without competing with it.

No known manufacturer. Well-made anonymous American Colonial Revival production furniture, the kind that was built to last and has.

Details

• Style: Colonial Revival, Chippendale-inspired
• Frame: Dark walnut-stained solid wood
• Carving: Pierced splat backs, scrolling arms, carved knees, ball-and-claw feet
• Upholstery: Authentic 1960s vintage linen, newly applied
• Era: Frames c. 1920s–1930s; fabric 1960s
• Sold as a pair

Condition Good vintage condition. Frames solid and sturdy with age-appropriate patina. Upholstery newly applied in vintage linen — clean and fresh. Both chairs match closely.

Note on delivery Furniture of this size ships via freight or can be arranged for local pickup from our Fairfield, CT location. Contact us to coordinate.