Eastlake Antique Carved, Floral Needlepoint chair

Antique Eastlake-style armchair features a beautifully carved shield-style backrest with intricate Victorian-era detailing. Crafted from solid hardwood, the chair includes gently curved arms, turned legs, and a richly colored needlepoint seat with floral motifs and decorative nailhead trim. An elegant piece of late 19th-century craftsmanship, it makes a perfect accent chair for period-inspired interiors or vintage decor collectors.

• Style: Eastlake Victorian

• Era: Circa 1880–1910

• Material: Solid hardwood (walnut or stained oak)

• Seat: Floral needlepoint (original) with nailhead trim

• Backrest: Carved shield splat with Eastlake-inspired scrollwork

• Condition: Very good antique condition; light wear to upholstery

Description of Carvings:

• Upper Panel: A horizontal rectangle with a central swirling motif—almost a stylized scroll or rosette—flanked by incised botanical elements (possibly ferns or tulip leaves). This is consistent with Eastlake’s emphasis on geometric naturalism.

• Central Medallion (Shield-shaped):

  • Features symmetrical scrolls and a stylized floral burst with pointed leaf or petal motifs.

  • The sharp, chiseled carving and geometric floral style are defining features of Eastlake design, which aimed for a “honest, hand-tooled” look over the heavily curved Rococo styles that preceded it.

• Flanking Details: Simple scrollwork curls at both top and base of the shield medallion, acting as framing flourishes.