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Title: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on November 30, 2015, 10:10:55 AM: http://www.kovels.com/forums/6-furniture-clocks-lighting/9793-unusual-high-chair-special-needs-foot-warmer

Another stumper,, has anyone ever seen a high chair like this ?? Looks like a manufactured piece but I have not tracked down another like it or even similar !! Its located in Missouri now but something tells me it was made in the UK before the Salk Vaccine was in use !!
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on November 30, 2015, 01:51:01 PM: This reminds me of these cage-like children's chairs that come from China. Yours looks like it is a western version of the same idea:

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Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on November 30, 2015, 02:51:41 PM: What is the purpose of these chairs ?? The one I posted has a sliding potty and a door at the foot section !!
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: jacon4 on November 30, 2015, 03:48:05 PM: not a clue here, weird dealio no doubt.
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on November 30, 2015, 04:03:42 PM: No clue here either Jacon4 !!
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on November 30, 2015, 05:50:18 PM: More pics were posted showing the foot warmer at bottom !! A small metal container for coals? and a wooden top over that with holes in it for heat to come through !!
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: KC on November 30, 2015, 09:16:53 PM: They don't look exactly the same, but reminds me of the Victorian potty training chairs! They looked more like high chairs or chairs with trays for eating, etc. This would definitely be for a cold region.

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Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on December 02, 2015, 08:08:40 PM: I think I will PM Ipcress,, still think its UK made !!
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: Ipcress on December 04, 2015, 12:19:37 PM: Really not sure about this . It appears to be modified and obviously a design that either didn't catch on or was unique to this piece. I doubt it's British but the fabric may also be more recent.

The wood appears to be mahogany but not that which is natural to Northern Europe - that opinion is based simply on the photos so I may be wrong.

Interesting but ultimately not worth a great deal
Title: Re: Very unusual high chair !! Invalids chair of some type ??
Post by: mart on December 04, 2015, 07:02:41 PM: Yes the fabric lining is not original !! Its style just reminds me of some of the things from your area I have seen !! Thanks for taking a look !!