Henredon Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chair
Decorative art, Furniture • Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.
Style & Movement
French Provincial Revival / Louis XV Style
Medium & Technique
Carved wood (likely maple or fruitwood), woven natural cane, machine-pressed joinery with corner blocks
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 38" Height x 20" Width x 18" Depth; standard chair format
Subject Description
A high-quality reproduction dining chair featuring a cabriole leg design, scalloped aprons, and a hand-woven or machine-pressed cane seat panel. The iconography is rooted in 18th-century French Rococo aesthetics.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Fair; structural integrity appears stable, but seat cane shows visible damage
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 (per chair, depending on set size)
Auction Estimate
$75 - $150
Provenance History
Original manufacturer label 'Henredon' with serial/model number 1321218 visible on the interior of the rear rail. Likely acquired through a high-end furniture retailer.
Art Historical Significance
Henredon was a premier American furniture maker known for high-end reproductions. This piece illustrates the mid-to-late 20th-century trend of 'Fine Furniture' mass production that utilized historical European silhouettes for domestic interiors.
Notable Features
Authentic factory stamp/label; reinforced corner block construction typical of Henredon's higher quality standards compared to contemporary mass-market pieces.
Condition Issues
Visible breakage/puncture in the center of the cane webbing; surface scuffing on the wood finish near the bottom of legs and rails.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional recaning of the seat panel is required; gentle cleaning of the wood surface with oil-based soap; avoid high humidity to prevent cane sagging.