Victorian Parlor Chair from Lewis Latimer’s Home
Furniture
The balloon backed chair is upholstered in button tufted blue and white velvet floral fabric.
This elegant Victorian-style parlor chair is upholstered in a luxurious navy blue and gold floral-patterned velvet. The chair features a gracefully curved wooden frame with intricate carving details, characteristic of late 19th-century parlor furniture. Its high back and padded arms provide both comfort and refinement, making it a centerpiece of domestic life in the Latimer home. The tufted upholstery and ornate craftsmanship reflect the aesthetic preferences of the period, offering a glimpse into the personal living environment of the esteemed inventor Lewis Latimer.

Victorian parlor chair with floral velvet upholstery, once a cherished piece in Lewis Latimer's home, showcasing 19th-century craftsmanship and elegance.
Used to illustrate the Latimer family's history of living in the House
Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House
42" x 26.625" x 32.25"
LLH Attic
Latimer Family Collection
Lewis Latimer House
FlushingQueens
New York, USA
North America
United States