Traditional Upholstered Plaid Armchair
Decorative Art / Furniture (Upholstered Armchair) • Anonymous manufacturer, mass-produced or regional furniture workshop
Style & Movement
Traditional / Country House / Transitional Style
Medium & Technique
Mixed media including hardwood frame with carved cabriole legs, brass nailhead trim, and woven textile upholstery with a tartan plaid pattern
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated dimensions: Height 40 inches, Width 30 inches, Depth 32 inches; standard upright armchair format
Subject Description
An armchair featuring a high, slightly raked back, padded seat, and scrolling wooden arms, upholstered in a multicolored tartan plaid fabric featuring red, green, blue, and yellow stripes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition with minor surface wear visible on the wooden frame and standard handling wear from retail or residential environment
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a retail furniture store or estate sale, currently bearing a white store inventory price tag on the upper backrest
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century consumer interior design trends favoring classic traditional patterns such as tartan plaid in domestic seating
Notable Features
Features ornate carved cabriole front legs, traditional brass nailhead trim along the upholstery seams, and a prominent store inventory tag attached to the back
Condition Issues
Minor scuffs to the wooden armrests and legs; potential fading or dust accumulation from storage in a warehouse or retail setting
Conservation Recommendations
Routine dusting of the wooden elements and professional upholstery cleaning as needed; keep away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading