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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: linsain77 on December 30, 2024, 05:31:24 pm

Title: Star Brand Shoe Chair
Post by: linsain77 on December 30, 2024, 05:31:24 pm
Just wanting any information on the chair & an approximate value

Thank you for your time
Title: Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair
Post by: KC on December 31, 2024, 12:48:43 am
Star Brand Shoes were very popular from the start in 1898 until 1911 when it was merged to form The International Shoe Company.

This was a popular form of advertising putting the logo/information on "theater folding seats" which most likely was in a shoe store or department store with limited spacing so they had a pull down seat.  Do you know the origins of this chair?

Here is a set of three that have been for sale on 1st Dibs.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/chairs/folding-chairs-star-brand-advertising-theater-type-style/id-f_42359382/ (https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/chairs/folding-chairs-star-brand-advertising-theater-type-style/id-f_42359382/)

Yours is a bit more worn.  Are there any markings on the chair/wood/iron that indicate a date on them?

Title: Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair
Post by: linsain77 on December 31, 2024, 07:44:58 pm
It was actually given to me.  I havent looked at it for any dates.  I'll go look & see what I can find if anything
Title: Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair
Post by: linsain77 on December 31, 2024, 07:49:57 pm
I did not see any markings that would indicate a date.  I just thought it was a neat item to have.
Title: Re: Star Brand Shoe Chair
Post by: KC on January 17, 2025, 12:27:48 am
Thanks for looking.

It is a very nice piece of history.  An up close/hands on exam would be needed for the condition if you have someone you could go see locally.

Unfortunately the market is a bit down for now...but hold on to it....the market will rally!

Thank you so much for sharing!