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Title: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: illumin8 on June 01, 2014, 02:15:25 PM

Hello everyone, I'm very new to this and have pretty much zero knowledge of antiques. I have a picture of a chair and would like some more info on it (please ignore the fabric it is covered in). Is there a particular name for this specific type of chair? When was the most likely period it was made in? Any knowledge on the designer/manufacturer? Absolutely any help that could point me in the right direction would be appreciated as I would like to acquire some.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: mart on June 01, 2014, 08:29:09 PM

Can we get some closer pics of the legs, back crest, arms ect ?? Looks like an independent design,,not one I have seen before !!  Did you look closely for a name or stamp ?? Underneath,,inside of legs ?? Does it look like it has been reupholstered,, if you can tell ?? Wild fabric,,certainly colorful !! I remember when that zig zag pattern was popular,,late 60`s into 70`s !!

Title: Re: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: Ipcress on June 02, 2014, 03:09:22 AM

Love the design. Like a Hepplewhite tub chair with slatted sides.

Title: Re: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: frogpatch on June 02, 2014, 09:03:14 AM

It is some stylized form of a tub chair. Very unique and attractive. It would not surprise me if it had a notable designer attached to it. The fabric works well with the design. Gives it a sort of a contemporary Southwest look.

Title: Re: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: mart on June 02, 2014, 01:22:55 PM

I would leave it as is !!  If that's original upholstery it adds to value !!

Title: Re: Help in identifying antique chair
Post by: frogpatch on June 02, 2014, 01:46:53 PM

I agree with Mart. Upholstery costs a lot of money also.