There were many makers in the early 20th century that made this style of furniture. Some refer to it as Empire revival. There were usually other pieces that matched like a rocker or love seat. They were stuffed with horsehair and straw and often had leather or oil cloth upholstery. The variations in these pieces are endless. I have had dozens over the years and no two were alike. The earlier pieces were more elaborate and embellished as a rule. Usually made of mahogany, cherry of other wood like birch stained to look like those.
