Antique Corner Chair

[john-maggie]

I know NOTHING about this chair, other than it came from a friend who would now be approximately 100 years old, and it was from somewhere back in her family.  Can anyone tell me more about it?  I know it's been reupholstered at least once.  The lining on the bottom covers where any sort of makers mark is likely to be.  All of the other corner chairs I have seen have symmetrical arms, which makes me wonder if the structure is original.  Any approximate guess on value?  I don't want to put it on the street and then see it on Antiques Roadshow!  Thanks in advance!

[kathiec]

This dates to around 1900. It's transitional from Victorian Eastlake style into the beginnings of Art Nouveau. I think you're absolutely correct that it's not a chair. I strongly suspect it's half of a two-piece settee. Please do not put it on the street!! While it only has modest value, it's a beautiful piece that someone will treasure.