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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 12, 2012, 09:38:11 am »

They were bought in France and were described as Henri II.  I have researched this and they do appear to be in the Henri II style. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 12, 2012, 04:32:19 am »

Bigwull, thank you so much for all your help.

Cheers

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 12, 2012, 03:34:36 am »

I have some more chairs that I have bought.  Any chance some of you knowledgeable people could help with these too?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 12, 2012, 03:15:17 am »

Which product is it?

http://www.woodfillers.co.uk/woodfillers-interior.htm

Could I use their wood stain or is the one you suggest better?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 11, 2012, 09:27:37 am »

Here is one chair with the upholstery removed.  What do you think?  What would the best way be to repair the damage done by the staples used to affix the upholstery?

Any advice?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 11, 2012, 09:18:11 am »

Bigwull, you were right, I have removed the upholstery on the back to reveal (hope my research is good) a crown shaped balloon back.  I am in Berkshire.

Mart, great advice, thanks.  I am keen to learn so hope that I can pick stuff up from that site.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 11, 2012, 06:32:21 am »

Yes, I am in total agreement with you on the upholstery.  Any ideas on how much it would cost (roughly) to have them re-upholstered?  I am doing this for profit so what sort of resale value would you estimate if tastefully done?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 11, 2012, 04:34:56 am »

Picture of the underside as requested.  I would really appreciate some tips on how to learn this stuff myself.  Maybe there is a good book or website?

Thanks

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help with chair

« on: October 11, 2012, 01:56:29 am »

Hi,

Did this get moved or should I still post this somewhere else?  I will post a picture of the underside shortly.

Thanks

Mark

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Antique Questions Forum / Help with chair

« on: October 10, 2012, 12:53:28 pm »

Hello everyone. 

I have just spent hours researching dining room chairs on the internet and am stuck.  Please could someone tell me something about the chair I have posted.  I would really appreciate some info on the different parts of the chair and how to tell what period/country it is from

Thanks

muellered_2000