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axlbul

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1880s Couch
« on: March 18, 2019, 09:59:58 am »
Good morning,
we received this couch and a side table and buffet from a friend that recently passed.
the side table and buffet are marked with original Luce Furniture markings on the backs but the one on the couch has worn off.
I know it isn't Luce but I do know from family history that it was built in the 1880s and shipped to New York and then moved to its current location here in Oregon.
I am looking to have it professionally cleaned. it has some slight scuffs on the one armrest and a spot on the back corner a cat has clawed at it.
for the most part it is in amazing shape though.
Any advise on cleaning and value would be appreciated.

axlbul

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Re: 1880s Couch
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2019, 10:10:40 am »
Here are the pictures of the Luce Buffet and Side table we also received

ghopper1924

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Re: 1880s Couch
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2019, 05:56:43 pm »
Nice stuff. Your narrative makes sense for the sofa. The other pieces look like nice quality dining room pieces ca. 1940.
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Re: 1880s Couch
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2019, 06:17:58 am »
http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3687/luce-furniture-co

This should help you !!  You didn`t post a pic of the label but you can get a pretty good idea of date from the style of the label !!
The case pieces you have are in the Jacobean Revival style and I think were likely from the 1920s !!
Good thing that cat stayed behind the sofa !!  If it were me I would get some matching heavy duty thread and a curved needle and just try to make the damaged area less noticeable !!  If you can`t find a professional to clean it,, just rent a steam cleaner with a furniture attachment !!  I would dilute the shampoo slightly from what is recommended !!  Wouldn`t hurt to add a bit of Febreeze in with the shampoo just to freshen it up !!

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Re: 1880s Couch
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2019, 08:42:46 am »
Resolve carpet cleaner is great for cleaning upholstery. I use it all the time and it does not damage fabric.