Antique Chair

by Sherry Miinor
(Petersburg, Illinois)

The Unknown King Chair

This chair is a total mystery to me. It belonged to my grandparent and I inherited it approximately 20 years ago. I always called it the "king" chair. I am not an antique furniture expert but did do some research and cannot find anything like it.

Any information anyone would have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Comments for
Antique Chair

Click here to add your own comments

Nice Chair
by: Darren

It definitely looks like a Barrel Chair and in good condition too. The patina to the wood looks terrific.

I wonder what the lower shelf was intended to hold?

Some Info
by: Sherry M.

I did speak with an antique furniture dealer and he told me that it was a chair from the 1920's or 1930's era called a barrel chair and it is made from quartersawn oak....interesting.