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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 16, 2013, 07:02:11 pm »

I am going to leave the nail pulling to the professionals...I do not know what I have, but chisel marks in the carving, and the lack of other chairs, or furniture that resemble it, lead me to think that it may be one-of-a-kind folk art.  Thanks for your input.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 15, 2013, 12:14:53 pm »

Thank-you for your thoughts...the chair gives every indication that is is hand-carved, and was not manufactured in quantity.  I am seeking clues as to who worked in motifs similar to what is seen in the arms.

I am attaching some additional photos, hopefully, these are better.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 15, 2013, 10:33:02 am »

I have not pulled out any nails, and am not going to.  This chair remains in it's original state, and not being a professional I have no intention of compromising the piece.  I think the chair would be classified as a Lolling Chair, and that it is one of a kind, perhaps it could be considered folk art.  I am still interested in finding the name of the wood carver to whom this work would be attributed.

The legs are french provincial, which probably implies that it's artisian was of French descent.  Since most of these chairs were made in New England, I am focusing my search on wood carvers/cabinet makers in the New England region. 

The use of coils in the seat means it is from 1858 or later, the "sound" of the seat would imply horse hair, as opposed to cotton batting. 

If anyone recognizes the harvest type motif in the carving on the arms, I am looking for direction.   thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 10, 2013, 11:11:59 pm »

The arms of this chair are unique to say the least. Has anyone seen a similar style?  The underside of the chair is covered in black fabric using the same small nails (not tacks), I just would like to know the era of this style. Have you seen one like it before?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 10, 2013, 07:05:25 pm »

If anyone has any serious information about the origins of this chair; I would be most interested.  As stated, I have a general knowledge of antiques from years of being around them.  This is not something I have seen before.  Thanks.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: upholstered chair

« on: October 10, 2013, 06:44:16 pm »

The piece is not upholstered with tacks, as I mentioned small nails were used.

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Antique Questions Forum / upholstered chair

« on: October 10, 2013, 01:11:00 pm »

I recently purchased this chair, because it is fabulous.  Now I am curious, I have been around antiques all my life, and have never seen anything quite like this piece.  The upholstery is done with very small nails. The legs are French Provincial with some of the detail from the arms.  It appears to be hand carved.  Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!