Customizable Renaissance Revival Walnut Armchair with Matching Ottoman

A beautifully detailed antique Renaissance revival parlor chair with matching footstool, offered as a custom restoration piece. This elegant set features a richly carved crest, graceful open arms, a generously shaped upholstered seat, and classic period character that bring warmth and old-world charm to any interior.

During the mid-to-late 19^th century, the Renaissance Revival style became the hallmark of American Victorian furniture. Master craftsmen like John Jelliff popularized these grand architectural pieces, which often featured masculine motifs, burl walnut accents, and classical elements like the “cresting” urn seen at the top of this chair.

The chair and footstool will be refinished and reupholstered using the materials chosen by the customer, allowing the finished set to be tailored to your home and design vision while preserving its antique character. Its refined proportions and decorative silhouette make it especially well-suited to bedrooms, sitting rooms, libraries, dressing areas, and collected historic interiors.

A one-of-a-kind antique seating piece, restored with care to highlight its craftsmanship, beauty, and enduring presence.

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately [time] once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.