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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oak recliner with a pull out footrest

« on: January 28, 2012, 12:48:42 pm »

Thank you. I don't think the chair above was redone. It is exactly the same as the one I have. At close inspection on my chair, there are no tack holes that would have lead me to believe it was upholstered on the back wood portion. I do believe that what they used was excelsior, I see no horsehair.
I found this photo on a blog that was talking about a pioneer Doctor. It has many other photos also. I will add a link to the blog. 
http://musingsfromthehill.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oak recliner with a pull out footrest

« on: January 28, 2012, 07:07:01 am »

Thank you so much for all your help!! After I wrote this I continued onto hundreds of search attempts & finally found what looks like to be an exact match. I will attach what I found. The other one has the same wood back. After looking at the photo that was shared on here i think I would like to "muddle" the original design & add some upholstery to the back. Usually a serious no-no for me as I like to keep the integrity of the original piece, but this is a chair that I want to keep.

Thought I got a hint at possibly dating this chair because it has what appears to be thin plywood on the back. Googled "when was plywood invented" got a serious laugh when I read that plywood was found in ancient egyptians tombs. That was no help...LOL

I also read that once upon a time they use to finish oak to mimic mahogany saying that it was a stronger wood. maybe a clue to how to proceed with finishing.

I will post my progress. I also have an old tufted fainting couch that I need to do. I am going to do both pieces in the same fabric.

Again Thank you for all your help.

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Antique Questions Forum / Oak recliner with a pull out footrest

« on: January 27, 2012, 02:59:38 pm »

This chair is a mess but I like it & am about to refinish it. I scoured the internet but never found one like it. The mid back is made of wood with no apparent upholstery nail holes. It appears to have had a padded headrest & seat stuffed with what looks like straw. I'd welcome any info. thank you.