Can you give me any info about these chairs?
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I am wondering if anyone knows the style or time period of these chairs so I could do research to see if they have any value!
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I would guess cr 1890 to 1920!
Richard Perry
on Feb 03, 2015
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I would put them in the 1800's, because of the face detail. But bring photos to an antique shop. I'm sure they have a plethora of info for you. They're adorable, btw.
Lucid Designs
on Feb 03, 2015
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Gorgeous chairs!!
Fran
on Feb 04, 2015
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How BEAUTIFUL these are. I really do not know anything about them. just had to comment on the beauty. when you find out can you re share??
Cathy Thomson
on Feb 04, 2015
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It appears to be Victorian but it is difficult to make that determination from a single photo. Take it to an antique shop (reputable). They will look underneath the piece, look at the casters, etc. to help make the determination. This is a very unique chair
Julie
on Feb 04, 2015
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Mouse over image to zoomHave one to sell? Sell nowVictorian Corner Parlor Chair Carved Face Needlepoint Upholstery
Sarah Bumgardner
on Feb 04, 2015
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249.95 on ebay item # 361203437318
Sarah Bumgardner
on Feb 04, 2015
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While e-bay may price it at $250 I would first research the Victorian Corner Parlor Chair with a carved face and see if it needed any "love". After all necessary restorations were made I would then take either a picture or the item to a reputable antique dealer if you were interested in selling. They can usually get you a better price either by selling it on commission or putting you in touch with someone with the interest in acquiring this item. Good luck and keep us posted.
Martha Grice
on Feb 07, 2015
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A bit of history that most over look even though it presents its self before you, the frame appears to be mahogany, more than likely with a hard wood dye stain and then a varnish that has ambered "darken". This would be a step up from the nondescript general hardwoods and the starter set done in oak, when a family became more affluent they moved up to Mahogany or Walnut if extremely wealthy into Rosewood. The splat is indicative of a Chippendale style the center splat has a shell pattern which is the sign of hospitality as a are the pineapple and the bee hive etc. and the crest rail has the north wind as you can see the clouds on either side. More than likely the omen of the times of 1859 the second bankruptcy of the US since the first in 1789 70 years before, the cold and hard wind from the north is exerting its pressure again as it did 70 years later in 1929 in third. These chairs normally would have had a cane seat, if it was hand caned with the holes it pre-dates 1870's and if it is what is referred to as machine cane, after that date, a quick turn over to see the bottom would reveal the holes, if machine the cover would have to be removes to see the spline in place on top of the seat frame or a groove if it had been removed. These chairs were handy for the military or someone that was carrying a sword as they could sit without the confines of an arm in the way.
Dexter
on Feb 10, 2015
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It does appear to have been hand caned as you can see the drilled frame, they would weave into the chair some times pegging the holes or just using a wider cane called binder to cover the holes. The seat now has a drop in spring set used in the carriage industry, the adaption is what is called a marshal unit today and still in use. If this was an original upholstered seat it would have had jute woven to support the foundation "the tack holes would be showing as black spots" the the springs would have had an 8 way tie to hold them in place.
Dexter
on Feb 10, 2015
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I have the same chair, and it has the same spring pattern. I have seen two like it with the wind design, and both had a floral tapestry seat. Cane would not have the spring. I think they were stuffed with horse hair, but not sure
Kathryn Whitaker
on Jun 07, 2015
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