Iron & Elm
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1Designers January, Cafferty, Taylor, Flake.
The Iron & Elm armchair is a quintessential example of Colonial Revival design, a movement that flourished between 1890 and 1920 as a nostalgic embrace of early American craftsmanship. This piece features a carved crest rail adorned with traditional shell, scroll, and leaf motifs, paired with a shaped central splat and elegant scrolled arms. These elements serve as a historical interpretation of the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles, emphasizing classical symmetry and fluid, natural lines.
Emerging during a period of rapid industrialization and urban growth, Colonial Revival furniture provided a domestic sense of heritage and stability. While the ornate carvings were likely produced using standardized templates - a nod to the era's advancing manufacturing capabilities - the design itself was a deliberate counter-movement to machine-made goods. Traditionally crafted in walnut or mahogany, this armchair represents the Progressive Era's desire for comfort and familiarity amidst the shifting social landscape of the early 20th century.
Starting bids for true 20th-century Colonial Revival pieces such as this one typically begin at $475.
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