Similar to Papa Bear style but definately not- need info on chairs
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Carole on Feb 23, 2015I hate it when people recover mid century style furniture such as this in a frumpy fabric. Aaargh. Sorry in advance to anyone out there who likes this fabric. It is just that it is not in keeping with the style of the chair. I hope you do something fun and funky with these two.Helpful Reply
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Denise on Feb 24, 2015Maybe you can send the pictures here and get some details. https://www.1stdibs.com/about/contact/Helpful Reply
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Valeria Blackburn on Feb 24, 2015Your post said you already checked, but they look Scandinavian to me. Good luck with your project!Helpful Reply
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Denise on Feb 24, 2015@NanaZooms Your very very welcome!Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Feb 24, 2015Do you mind if I post this in an online Mid-Century Group that I belong to? They're excellent at identifying things.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Feb 24, 2015The consensus is in and everyone feels that these are actually Hollywood Regency, and slightly earlier than Mid-Century, and that the upholstery is probably original to the style. One style flowed into the other somewhat. That would explain the slight differences in the "splayed" leg & arm shapes, as well as the tufted backs. Some thought that perhaps the arms had a "round" of fabric on them at some time or were even covered similarly to the Papa Bear chair (with only a portion of the top of the wood showing), but couldn't tell from the photos if the arms had any evidence of ever being partially covered.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Feb 24, 2015For those who are wondering what a "Papa Bear" chair looks like, this is it, and is one of the most iconic and desirable mid-century chair designs, selling for thousands of dollars.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Feb 25, 2015The fabric texture and pattern doesn't seem to suit the chairs. Depends on your other décor, but I think an abstract might be a possible fun choice..Helpful Reply
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Annie Doherty on Jun 17, 2016Well spotted this chairs are fabulous, I bet once you have recovered them they will take pride of place in your home. A funky (new) heritage fabric would look wonderful good luck what a great project.Helpful Reply
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NanaZooms on Jun 20, 2016Such kind and helpful people. VERY PLEASED.Helpful Reply
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