Antique Chair made in either North Carolina or Virginia. Help Please

[gpgxc5]

Hey everyone, I'm new, and was wondering about this chair I've got. My mom gave it to me saying that it was at least my great grandparents (early 1900's), and could possibly be my great great (late 1800's). My great great grandparents lived in Virginia and might have picked it up there, after that they moved to North Carolina, so we're pretty sure it came from one of the 2 states. I know absolutely nothing about antiques and wood types or stains. I looked all over the chair and couldn't find any names or dates. May be under the netting on the bottom??? It has springs underneath it, so I don't know if that automatically means it's to new to be an antique. I've tried googling types of furniture during certain time periods, and honestly, it all looks the same lol. The chairs upholstery is pretty rough in spots, so it'd have to be redone, the wood looks worn in places, I don't know if thats bad to collectors? Can it be fixed? I know you all are busy, but if anyone could either help me out or lead me in a good direction it'd be much appreciated. If its worth a lot I may sell it, if not I'll probably hang on to it.
Thanks

Pictures below, hopefully they can help. From looking around at pictures, possibly victorian???

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[KC]

Hi! Welcome to the Antique Shop Forum!

Great job posting pics.  From first glances you have a nice chair there....early 1900's I believe. 

Can you post a pic of the underside of the chair?  Any idea on the "stuffing" or "innerds" used?

[talesofthesevenseas]

What a neat chair! Loads of personality. Agree, seeing the underside might help to date it. Is that a rip on the arm upholstery? If so, take a look in the Projects section at the Eastlake rocker & chair posts. There is a lot of info there on doing your own reupholstery.

[mart]

I couldn`t see the pics !! Dial up is the pits !!

[sapphire]

Here you go mart 

[sapphire]

Last two......

[mart]

  Thanks Sapphire !!    That s lovely little Victorian Empire chair !!  But why the double cushion ??  Most like that had a matching footstool !!  It should be a bit low to the floor,,, isn`t it ??

[gpgxc5]

I Can get the photo tomorrow prolly. I'm in the hospital and should get out tomorrow. Should I pull the black netting off the bottom so you can see better? The cusion is really dense, kinda weird, it weighs a lot. But it makes the chair pretty comfy. What about the stuffing do you want to know? Thanks for the help too!

[gpgxc5]

Sorry it took so long. Here They are, if you want me to remove the black material let me know

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Just looking at the pictures, could you make an estimate of what the chair is worth before and after restoration?

Thanks
-Garrett

[mart]

Value on those chairs is not much !!  Maybe $75. if you are lucky !!  And chances are it would be less than that !!  They are not particularly popular !! I would only restore it if you want to keep and use it !!