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ilovedogs

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Mystery Chairs
« on: May 07, 2011, 01:41:15 pm »
Hi everyone, I was at the swap meet this morning and picked up these chairs. Anyone have any idea of the vintage/style? :)



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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2011, 03:46:09 pm »
Could you please post a few more pics?  Side views/back and underside.

Looks like it has been reupholstered.
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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2011, 03:47:58 pm »
Look like 20`s to 30`s empire style chair !!

ilovedogs

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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2011, 01:54:59 pm »
I would say it has definitely been reupholstered. I tried to get a few more pictures but I have a very stubborn kitty. Thanks in advance!

« Last Edit: May 08, 2011, 02:14:00 pm by ilovedogs »

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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2011, 03:07:43 pm »
Stubborn, but beautiful!

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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2011, 05:13:41 pm »
I'm just going to throw this out there as I don't have time to research right now but....  This chair has been reminding me of gout stools (remember the one Tales bought to go with Eastlake rocker?).  I googled Gout Chair to see if there was such a thing and I saw a few that resembled this chair (in Google Images)...

Might be worth a look..

Here is one: http://designhouseofthehamptons.com/Pages/furniture.html  top pics on far right
« Last Edit: May 08, 2011, 05:15:44 pm by Oceans64 »
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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2011, 05:35:24 pm »
Oceans64....GREAT JOB!!!!  These are much more common in the UK.  Usually seen as stools.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ANTIQUE-x-GOUT-STOOL-FOOTSTOOL-GOOD-CONDITION-/150602342018?pt=UK_Antiques_AntiqueFurniture_SM

ilovedogs....I would take it it to a professional or send pics to one of the larger auction houses to verify whether this is a true older Gout Chair/stool or is a beautiful newer Empire style chair.  Christies' Auction house has sold some of these babies....  Needs a hands on verification in my opinion.

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/antique-furniture-price-guide/antique-furniture-price-guide-134.html
« Last Edit: May 08, 2011, 06:04:48 pm by KC »
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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2011, 06:37:16 pm »
this is one i found that looks exactly like yours (only different fabric) Hope this helps!

http://designhouseofthehamptons.com/Pages/furniture.html

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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2011, 08:30:25 pm »
Thanks for shedding a little light on this situation, everyone! After some further research it definitely seems like you guys are on the right track and I really appreciate the help. And mariok, thank you -- as if his ego needs more inflating ;)

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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2011, 08:38:46 pm »
as if his ego needs more inflating ;)

Of course his ego needs inflating!!!!  Look at the name his person chose for an alias!!!   The poor thing.....

I'm siding with the cat on this one  ;D  :D  ;)
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Re: Mystery Chairs
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2011, 10:19:24 pm »
Hahaha, touche, Oceans... but, in my defense, he's definitely more like a dog than a cat -- comes when he's called and everything :)