This chair has the original hay stuffing and has been reupholstered. I purchased this private sale in 2006 for $400. I was told at the time it was from the 1890s. It is in great shape with minor stain wear on the wood arms and a minor chip on one of the legs. King has lived a quiet life in a non smoking, kid and animal hair free home. If this is to your liking, please make an offer. It no longer goes with my decour thus happy to make it "new" for someone else.