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« on: August 15, 2012, 01:32:35 pm »
Long time lurker, and after yesterday's find decided to register as I need some help with our new love-seat. I found it at a Salvation Army thrift store here in eastern NC, way in the back, almost hidden, and the tag stated it was dropped off the day prior, so Monday. Paid $50, appears to be in excellent condition, very well made, fabric is like new, cushions firm, etc... The love seat was made by the Myrtle Desk Co in High Point NC. From my research they were one of the largest manufacture of office furniture in the US, so this was most likely made for an office or institution of some sort. I do not know whether they were Alma, then changed names to Myrtle, or if the two companies were different. Searching the internet there are numerous examples of there desks, many for sale, and pictures of many more. However, I have only found two other examples of a sofa, one has two matching chairs. The first example is from some flickr photos of a green set, 3 cushion couch, and two matching arm chairs. The individual stated it was removed from the Indian River county FL government office building prior to its demolition. The other example is a single sofa, 3 cushion also, blue in color, listed on ebay currently for $700. I have attached pictures of the sofa and tags. I cannot find any information on it that would gives hints to a date/year, does anyone have any ideas? Is anyone familiar with this company, did they make a lot of sofas/love-seats, or were they mainly in the desk business. Lastly. any idea on value? We had no idea what we had until we got it home and started to read up on them, we purchased it because it was very well made and unique. We have no plans on selling it, as it has taken up residence in our bedroom in front of the window. My guess would be in the $150-200 ballpark, but without knowing how old it is, or having more info and the company, is it collectable, I am unsure. Thanks
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