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Information on Karpen Furniture
« on: March 07, 2004, 02:17:16 am »
I have purchased a Karpen Furniture wood and wicker rocker.  I am researching the value of the rocker.  Any help would be appreciated.  It is in excelent condition, and has partial paper tag on bottom of chair along with a metal tag identifing the Karpen Furniture; Michigan City.

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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2004, 09:39:32 am »
;) the karpen bro's est 1881working to the late 1930's. s.karpen& brothers. parlour furniture 205 e. lake st chicago. value $250.00 dollars.

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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2004, 01:59:56 am »
Thank you, I appreciate the fast response.  

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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2004, 04:55:22 am »
:D thank you' for being a guest,and I thank you for your thank you!

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Re: Information on Karpen Wicker Furniture
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 01:57:26 pm »
Re:  Karpen wicker furniture

Hello, I'm new on this site.  I have my grandmother's wicker settee or small sofa and one wicker rocker (there were originally two rockers).  The rocker has the original Karpen tag - "Karpen Construction, Chicago, Michigan, New York.) 

I believe the original color was a forest green, but it has since been painted white.  I appears to be a paper or rope woven type wicker.  Very sturdy and in excellent shape.  The rocker is large and comfy, has original springs, and has a diamond woven into the back.  The back is solid wicker -- no openings.  The settee has open wicker weaving but a close weave along the top and down into the arms.  Rolled over along the top and arms.  There are no cushions or springs on the settee -- just metal slats running across the seat to hold cushions.  I can tell there used to be a cloth type fabric covering those slats.  The cloth fabric is still on the wicker rocker. 

Can anyone give me an idea as to age, value, etc?  Thanks so much. 

Melanie

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Re: Information on Karpen Furniture
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 03:13:45 pm »
Can you post pics please !!

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Re: Information on Karpen Furniture
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 03:23:21 pm »
Wow...caught my breath when I saw posts by D&B then I noted the dates.  He is surely missed!

If you would like information, please start a new topic including pics, dimensions and background of piece please!
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Re: Information on Karpen Furniture
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2012, 06:21:31 pm »
OMG KC me too,  My heart is racing!!! 

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Re: Information on Karpen Furniture
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 04:20:59 am »
If it's Karpen it could be worth hundreds. Need photos!
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