Here is an intricately detailed ornate chair. It’s from a new (old) book I’ve just added to my collection. The book is: A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer, circa 1877. 
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Wow! How exquisite! I need one of those–between my husband and my son, I don’t get any respect, but sitting in a chair like that, I would reign supreme!
I can’t wait to see what other treasures you might be generous enough to share from your “new” book, Julie!
Thank you.: ) xoxo
Hi Pat,
You’re welcome. I’m glad you like the chair. 🙂
Years ago, I pulled a chair similar to this out of the neighborhood trash (I have no shame!). It’s not quite so ornate, but a huge throne of a chair, in terrible condition. I showed to to an upholsterer and he said to hang on to it, it was a German chair from the middle/late 1800s. It’s still in the barn waiting to be reupholstered. It goes with no home decor at all!
That is fascinating Carol! I would love to see a picture of your chair.