Share your favorites on Show & Tell

I'm trying to identify this dining chair. I have a set of 4.

In Furniture > Chairs > Show & Tell.
mrcolorz's loves404 of 1503Can anyone tell me what this is?An old book
1
Love it
0
Like it

mrcolorzmrcolorz loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 14 years ago

    Summerlady37
    (1 item)

    The wood is oak and the chairs have been in the family for 50+ years and were purchased from an antique shop, auction, or thrift store. The chair measures 45" from floor to top of chair back. The chair seat is 17 1/2 " from the floor. When the upholstered seat is included the chair heighth is 18". It appears that the chair originally had a smaller inset upholstered seat based on the cutout in the seat. Currently, the upholstered seat extends beyond the cutout. I love the graceful design of the back and the chair legs and would like to know more about this style.

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Chairs
    See all
    RARE 17TH C CT PILGRIM LADDERBACK ARMCHAIR TURNED ARMS IN OLD RED PAINT
    RARE 17TH C CT PILGRIM LADDERBACK A...
    $332
    Authentic SIGNED VTG Thonet Model 10 Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker Cane Rattan
    Authentic SIGNED VTG Thonet Model 1...
    $300
    A CLASSIC 18TH C CT TRACY SCHOOL WINDSOR FAN BACK CHAIR IN ORIGINAL RED PAINT
    A CLASSIC 18TH C CT TRACY SCHOOL WI...
    $112
    A RARE WILLIAM & MARY 18TH C CHELMSFORD MA BANNISTER BACK CHAIR IN OLD RED PAINT
    A RARE WILLIAM & MARY 18TH C CHELMS...
    $26
    logo
    RARE 17TH C CT PILGRIM LADDERBACK ARMCHAIR TURNED ARMS IN OLD RED PAINT
    RARE 17TH C CT PILGRIM LADDERBACK A...
    $332
    See all

    Comments

    1. Summerlady37, 14 years ago
      For some reason the photos of the chair does not show unless I click on the red x. Is this normal?
    2. jsw14 jsw14, 14 years ago
      Yes, the site is slow... it will come up soon....
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 2 years ago
      It is a traditional style but the back is specially cut out. A lot of furniture makers added something to the design to make it stand out. Over 95% of makers left no info when they closed their doors so any other info would be near impossible. Where the chairs were found or made makes a difference if you know which city. There are archive rooms in the local library and that is where to find info on the furniture companies there.

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.