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Title: Antique Wicker Furniture
Post by: CrazyOhio on August 29, 2011, 01:49:06 PM

My mom is looking to purchase a 6 piece set of antique wicker made by Kaltex or Michigan Seating Company.  The set has a 3x4 table, sofa, 2 rockers, and 2 chairs.  I cannot find anything on the net about this set and any info on a value and idea of rarity would be greatly appreciated. I have attached pics from the ad she is looking at.  Ad says fabric is original and date of manufacture around 1919... any info would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Antique Wicker Furniture
Post by: CrazyOhio on August 29, 2011, 09:16:34 PM

ttt

Title: Re: Antique Wicker Furniture
Post by: GreenhornGirl on August 30, 2011, 12:12:54 AM

"The Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History, 3225 Fourth St., has a few pieces of the Michigan Seating Co.’s Kaltex furniture in its collection...Anyone with questions about identifying Kaltex furniture can call the museum at 517-787-2320."  Source:  http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2010/04/peek_through_time_michigan_sea.html (http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2010/04/peek_through_time_michigan_sea.html)  Seems like they're willing & knowledgeable about dating that type of furniture.  You should give her a call.

Title: Re: Antique Wicker Furniture
Post by: CrazyOhio on September 01, 2011, 11:33:23 AM

Thanks, She was very helpful. Hopefully I can get a deal on it!!