Antique Dining Room Chair Identification. Prior to 1830 screws were made by hand resulting in uneven threads and off center slots in the heads. Other chair feet include the drake or trifid foot a three toed flared foot.
The book also includes. Antique chair styles reflect the sensibilities of the periods in which they were manufactured. A look beneath tables and chairs or on the back of a china cabinet may reveal the maker of your dining room furniture set.
The age factor is subjective.
Jan 19 2015 there are many different types of antique chairs and each has a unique appearance. From 1830 to 1860 screws. Listed below are some popular types of antique chairs that originated in europe and the united states during the past 300 years. On american antique chairs the ball and claw foot often consisted of an eagle s claw holding the ball.