A pair of antique chairs; info wanted

[bigfische]

Stumbled across these two chairs, I have zero antique furniture knowledge so any information would be appreciated.  Looking for the basics, age/origins/value etc.

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The chairs are the same wood-wise, just the finishing fabric is different.  One chair obviously has a broken arm, any ideas on price to restore and repair them vs. selling as is?

[mart]

Nice little Eastlake style chairs,, late 20`s or early 30`s !!  Worth repairing if keeping for yourself !!  Not huge value though !!  $40. ea. give or take a few bucks !!

[frogpatch]

I agree with Mart on all but the date.My 20s and 30s furniture ads do not show this Eastlake Style. I would date them around 1880 to 1900 like the architecture of the period. 

[bigfische]

Thanks, so are these chairs likely American made or made somewhere in Europe?  What would be a decent price to get them reupholstered?  I know a carpenter that may be able to fix the woodwork.  I know a little of old cards and coins, where restoring is a no-no. How important is it to get the repairs era accurate and how much should one expect to pay to get new fabric applied?

[mart]

Are you going to keep the chairs

[bigfische]

I don't know for sure. If they bring $50 bucks a piece redone then I would just keep them for fun chairs around the poker table. If a more expensive fix would bring the price up, I may sell. If it is expensive either way, I would just sell as is.

[frogpatch]

If you can find an old timer working from his home you may be able to get them done for around 150.00 ea. An upholstery shop will charge around 300.00 not including the fabric, at least where I live. Get a book or look on line and learn to do it yourself will be a lot cheaper and a good investment in future finds. I get a kick out of Lara Spencer and her TV garage sale finds. "All they needed was new upholstery to make them a great vintage find!" Lara needs a reality check.

[mart]

Frogpatch is right !! You will spend much more than the chairs are worth !!

[KC]

I would date them late 20's to 30's myself.
Do they have casters on the front legs?

[bigfische]

yes, they have casters.

[mart]

Rule of thumb for me,, simple detail ,the later the chair !! At least on this style !!

[ghopper1924]

1890s Eastlake. Walnut. Not rare.

These chairs were part of a parlor set that has long since been broken up. A full parlor set would include a sofa, loveseat, armchairs, sidechairs (no arms), and perhaps a parlor table as well.

If you like them get them repaired and re-upholstered. Don't expect to make money on a resale, but do expect beauty once they're restored.

[KC]

okay....I should never try to view out in the sun.....

I am inside n retract my original assessment.  Do agree Eastlake style... but latest 1800's to very early 1900.
Agree with ghopper1924...origi nally a part of a parlor set....walnut....

Nice keepsake pieces - you wont get rich selling them.  In my neck of the woods they sell all the time for $50 - $75

[antiquesnsuch]

Even though tufting in my opinion looks better if your going to keep them I would suggest doing the upholstery yourself ( minus the tufting ) it really is a simple task, strip the old upholstery and cut the buttons, buy batting for extra fluff from Michaels and some fabric, all you will need from there is a staple gun and some pulling! These would be great for you to practice on. It's easier to show than explain...just a bit of advice good luck.

[KC]

You can view easy upholstering videos on You Tube!