{"title":"Queen Anne","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"early-20th-century-colonial-revival-armchair-c-1915-1935-restored-hardwood-frame-with-new-sage-upholstery","title":"Early 20th-Century Montgomery Ward Armchair with Hudson, Nevada Ghost-Town Provenance (c 1915-1928)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th-century American armchair\u003c\/strong\u003e, retailed through \u003cstrong\u003eMontgomery Ward \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating confidently to \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1915–1928\u003c\/strong\u003e, and preserved with its original shipping tag documenting delivery to \u003cstrong\u003eHudson, Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e, now a documented ghost town in \u003cstrong\u003eLyon County\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair represents a moment when American furniture was designed to be both respectable and reachable—sold through national catalog houses and shipped by rail to even the most remote communities. Its survival, along with its original tag, offers rare, tangible insight into how everyday Americans furnished their homes during a period of rapid expansion and transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair has been carefully restored and reupholstered, bringing it forward for modern use while retaining its original structure, proportions, and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair is a clear example of \u003cstrong\u003eearly American Colonial Revival furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e, a style that flourished in the \u003cstrong\u003e1910s–1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e and drew inspiration from 18th-century English and American precedents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003cbr\u003e→ A pierced, hand-cut back splat with flowing, symmetrical negative space\u003cbr\u003e→ A scalloped crest rail recalling simplified Queen Anne motifs\u003cbr\u003e→ Gently flared arms with a graceful, restrained sweep\u003cbr\u003e→ Turned front legs and stretcher supports typical of early 20th-century production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette balances decorative tradition with practical restraint—formal enough for a parlor, yet light enough for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Solid hardwood frame (likely maple or birch, common to Montgomery Ward production)\u003cbr\u003e→ Original turned legs and stretchers\u003cbr\u003e→ Freshly applied, warm hand-rubbed stain that enhances natural grain\u003cbr\u003e→ Professionally reupholstered seat in a sage-and-cream woven textile\u003cbr\u003e→ Reinforced seat deck and updated padding for longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upholstery introduces softness and comfort without overpowering the woodwork, allowing the chair to function comfortably in modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its catalog origins, craftsmanship remains evident throughout:\u003cbr\u003e→ Pierced splat cut by scroll saw and hand-smoothed\u003cbr\u003e→ Lathe-turned legs with subtle tapering and ring accents\u003cbr\u003e→ Traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery at structural points\u003cbr\u003e→ Clean, tailored upholstery with tight corners and even tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restoration respects the original construction rather than masking it—enhancing function without erasing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original shipping tag identifies this chair as a \u003cstrong\u003eMontgomery Ward catalog item\u003c\/strong\u003e, listed as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“WDN ARM CHR” (Wooden Arm Chair)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 166–3624\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis numbering format aligns with Montgomery Ward catalog and warehouse systems used \u003cstrong\u003ebetween approximately 1915 and the late 1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e, prior to mid-century SKU restructuring. The Oakland, California shipping origin further supports West Coast distribution during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost compelling is the destination: \u003cstrong\u003eHudson, Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHudson was founded around \u003cstrong\u003e1911\u003c\/strong\u003e as a railhead serving Smith Valley and surrounding agricultural and mining communities. It flourished briefly before declining as rail routes shifted, and today it is recognized as a \u003cstrong\u003eghost town\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furniture shipped there was intended for real homes, lived-in spaces, and everyday use—not preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat this chair survived its journey by rail, its use in a now-vanished town, and the passing of more than a century—\u003cem\u003ewith its shipping label still intact\u003c\/em\u003e—is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not anonymous furniture. It is documented domestic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Fully restored and structurally sound\u003cbr\u003e→ Fresh, even stain with visible grain and soft sheen\u003cbr\u003e→ Tight, clean upholstery with no wear or damage\u003cbr\u003e→ Solid joinery with no looseness or wobble\u003cbr\u003e→ Smooth armrests and stable stance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair is ready for daily use while retaining its historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Item: Early 20th-Century Montgomery Ward Armchair\u003cbr\u003e→ Date: Circa \u003cstrong\u003e1915–1928\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: United States\u003cbr\u003e→ Materials: Solid hardwood; new woven upholstery\u003cbr\u003e→ Style: Colonial Revival with Queen Anne influence\u003cbr\u003e→ Provenance: Shipped to Hudson, Nevada (ghost town, Lyon County)\u003cbr\u003e→ Condition: Restored, excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair carries more than good design—it carries \u003cstrong\u003eplace, movement, and survival\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt once traveled by rail to a town that no longer exists. It furnished a real home in rural Nevada. Today, it offers the rare opportunity to live with an object that bridges \u003cstrong\u003ecatalog-era America\u003c\/strong\u003e, early revival craftsmanship, and thoughtful modern restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced in an entryway, at a writing desk, or as an accent chair, it adds:\u003cbr\u003e→ Architectural warmth\u003cbr\u003e→ Authentic American history\u003cbr\u003e→ Handcrafted detail without pretension\u003cbr\u003e→ A story that can’t be replicated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chair with roots, resilience, and quiet authority—restored for its next century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707162267753,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/early_20th-century_montgomery_ward_armchair_with_hudson_nevada_ghost-town_provenance_c_1915-1928764835204311334345301934185.jpg?v=1773813265"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/queen-anne-1.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}