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Title: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: rsorgel on December 20, 2011, 12:20:17 pm

im going to an auction tomorrow and in the previews was this chair. its really interesting me! these pics were on the auction website so i have no other information on it. what do you guys think i should pay for it?

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: KC on December 20, 2011, 12:33:49 pm

I think it looks mighty uncomfortable!  :)

Chairs were drawers were originally "commodes" and at some point in English history they made gorgeous writing chairs that had a drawer for storage and a desk top on one arm.  Later many variations of chairs with drawers came about for use with a table style desk and telephone tables (drawer would hold the phone book).

Would need to know if this was original to the piece. Can't tell if it is a repro or not.  The little tag on the back would be interesting to know!

However, I do believe your is from the mid 90's. It appears to be a man's valet.  The top would house the man's business coat and the drawer would hold shoe polish and buffing items.  Also the indention below the "hanger" part of the chair would hold keys/change, etc.

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: rsorgel on December 20, 2011, 12:35:32 pm

well if i end up buying it i will definitely post more info on it  ;D

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: Oceans64 on December 20, 2011, 02:38:32 pm

Quote from: KC on December 20, 2011, 12:33:49 pm

It appears to be a man's valet.  The top would house the man's business coat and the drawer would hold shoe polish and buffing items.  Also the indention below the "hanger" part of the chair would hold keys/change, etc.

Nice pick up KC! - I agree

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on December 20, 2011, 04:27:44 pm

I agree that it's a valet. You would sit on it to tie your shoes and you hang your jacket on the "shoulders" at the top.

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: mart on December 20, 2011, 07:27:00 pm

You got it !!!  Excellent catch !!

Title: Re: old chair with with drawer under the seat
Post by: cogar on December 21, 2011, 05:56:55 am

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what do you guys think i should pay for it?

HA, its what the other bidders think you should hafta pay for it.  ;D ;D (couldn't resist that one)