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Title: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: kidden6968 on July 13, 2012, 07:18:01 PM

I found this to be an interesting piece as well.

Again, looking for possible time frame of manufacturing, possible value etc.

It is marked American Seating Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan which is either etched or burned in.

Thanks again!!!

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: sapphire on July 13, 2012, 07:28:33 PM

kidden, would these be the same as yours?

http://clearanceman.com/2010/11/antique-folding-chairs-american-seating-company-grand-rapids-michigan-4-circa-1930s-45/

Asking $45 for the set of 4

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: kidden6968 on July 13, 2012, 07:35:59 PM

I believe they are the same - wow Sapphire - fast find!!!  Well I now know that it is from around 1930's although I don't think I would want to sell it for $10.   :o

I have a funny feeling I will be holding onto a lot of things with the current market. 

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: sapphire on July 13, 2012, 07:45:49 PM

This completed listing (for 1 chair) might be a bit more encouraging ;)

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-958103/vintage-antique-collectible-ww2-wwii-us-army-folding-chair-american-seating-co.html

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: kidden6968 on July 13, 2012, 07:50:39 PM

Thanks Sapphire - oh it sure is.  Part of it also is that all of these items belonged to a very dear friend of mine and her family and they are all gone now.  So there is some sentimental value as well - just that I don't have a house big enough to keep it all   LOL

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: sapphire on July 13, 2012, 07:54:33 PM

Then be thankful it folds up.......you don't want to see my 'spare' room  :P

  :D

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: kidden6968 on July 13, 2012, 08:00:44 PM

haha funny but I totally understand  LOL   ;D

Title: Re: Wooden Folding Chair
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 14, 2012, 06:53:53 AM

Army surplus! Cool!

Yeah, this is a poor market to sell most things. If you like 'em, keep 'em! Especially that man's dresser with the mirror. That's a nice piece!