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    Posted 10 years ago

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    This is a gorgeous chair that I own but know nothing about.
    It has no markings of any sort about who manufactured/made it or when.
    It looks as if there was a wood covering under the bottom of the seat, but is know gone(maybe that is where the label or stamp or whatever was.)
    It is so interesting, I could imagine it being used at a ladies writing desk because it is not overly big.
    I have been thinking of changing the seat material and maybe even painting it, but I do love it just the way it is as well and don't want to take away from it's mystery.
    If someone could help that would be wonderful.
    Thanks so much.

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    1. eye4, 10 years ago
      This chair is very interesting - based on wood carvings, probably imported. From the close-up of the wood, it looks original and that it has some age so don't paint it! In fact, don't touch the finish except to dust it - messing with original finishes cuts their value very substantially. That classic design originated in France I believe, long ago, but has been used in modified versions over the years. Maybe it came out of a French colony? I'd invest some research time in this one.

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