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Title: Mystery Chairs
Post by: ilovedogs 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? :)


(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/653/img8367h.jpg)

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: KC 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.

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: mart on May 07, 2011, 03:47:58 pm

Look like 20`s to 30`s empire style chair !!

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: ilovedogs 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!

(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5221/img8372s.jpg)(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/6866/img8373.jpg)(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/3475/img8368.jpg)

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: mariok54 on May 08, 2011, 03:07:43 pm

Stubborn, but beautiful!

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: Oceans64 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

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: KC 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 (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 (http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/antique-furniture-price-guide/antique-furniture-price-guide-134.html)

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: kysfinest 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

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: ilovedogs 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 ;)

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: Oceans64 on May 08, 2011, 08:38:46 pm

Quote from: ilovedogs on May 08, 2011, 08:30:25 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  ;)

Title: Re: Mystery Chairs
Post by: ilovedogs 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 :)