Star Brand Shoe Chair

[linsain77]

Just wanting any information on the chair & an approximate value

Thank you for your time

[KC]

Star Brand Shoes were very popular from the start in 1898 until 1911 when it was merged to form The International Shoe Company.

This was a popular form of advertising putting the logo/information on "theater folding seats" which most likely was in a shoe store or department store with limited spacing so they had a pull down seat.  Do you know the origins of this chair?

Here is a set of three that have been for sale on 1st Dibs.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/chairs/folding-chairs-star-brand-advertising-theater-type-style/id-f_42359382/

Yours is a bit more worn.  Are there any markings on the chair/wood/iron that indicate a date on them?

[linsain77]

It was actually given to me.  I havent looked at it for any dates.  I'll go look & see what I can find if anything

[linsain77]

I did not see any markings that would indicate a date.  I just thought it was a neat item to have.

[KC]

Thanks for looking.

It is a very nice piece of history.  An up close/hands on exam would be needed for the condition if you have someone you could go see locally.

Unfortunately the market is a bit down for now...but hold on to it....the market will rally!

Thank you so much for sharing!