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what style are these chairs
« on: September 11, 2012, 01:33:14 pm »
I want to advertise these two chairs with upholstered seats and would like an accurate term as to what to call them. I thought of asking $75 for the pair - or is that too much?

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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 01:46:23 pm »
Nice chairs...its such a shame that there is,nt a pair...they are from the same set,but,one is a carver which would indicate that there were at least 6 in this set...had you had a matching pair...then they would have looked great in a hall, as it is, these will have to be set apart...as they are at odds with one another...I think you should have no problem getting $75 for both of them...the carver itself is worth that....
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 05:53:37 pm »
 Queen Anne style, Victorian !!  probably late 20`s !!  Captains chair and side chair !! Would probably sell better with a different cover on those seats !!  I used to pick up upholstery remnants and when I sold one with a really bad or ugly cover,, i would just throw the fabric in too !! If they liked the fabric and the chairs but didn`t have time to shop for fabric,,, they usually bought the chairs !!  All in one package !!

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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2012, 07:55:10 pm »
I'd have to go with 1910. Looks like mahogany. They're an armchair and a sidechair from a parlor set. $75.00 is a decent price, though as Mart says the fabric isn't too great :)
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2012, 10:55:13 pm »
I want to advertise these two chairs with upholstered seats and would like an accurate term as to what to call them. I thought of asking $75 for the pair - or is that too much?

Antique Armchairs, about late 20's.. The pair of chairs looks very nice and $75 is worth for it.

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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2012, 02:30:36 am »
For once I seem to be lost for words!!
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2012, 07:05:40 am »
Oh No !!  Not you bigwull !!

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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2012, 12:13:03 pm »
A Momentary Lapse...normal service has resumed....
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2012, 03:49:25 pm »
Agree with the Queen Anne style - cabriole legs and carved splat (back center part of chair).

Believe it has been recovered.

Believe it is part of a dining set possibly.  In my area would sell for $30 - $45 ea and not much more as a pair - as log as they are sturdy and unmarred.
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2012, 04:31:43 pm »
dining set is what i had in mind too, KC !! 

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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2012, 05:27:34 am »
I've got a loveseat with a very similar splat and arms, which was part of a parlor set.  However, you're right, the cabriole legs argue for dining room furntiure.  Either way, I think we're in the same ballpark for value.
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Re: what style are these chairs
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2012, 08:23:51 am »
some things we just have to guess at !!