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Title: Federal Chair?
Post by: matty77 on October 01, 2011, 08:56:08 PM

Got this from an elderly gentleman who claimed it belonged to his grandfather (not sure how HE acquired it).  He said he had been meaning to restore it himself for the last 30 years, but is now downsizing.  Looks like Federal era to me, but I would LOVE some opinions.

I feel like I'm always taking (asking) and never giving (answering) - but I do read all of the posts.  My knowledge of antiques is still growing, so I hope to be able to contribute more in the future.  Thanks to all of you (especially the hero members who have been looking out for me lately) for your patience.

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: JoshandLila on October 01, 2011, 09:19:52 PM

Im no expert, but Im gonna guess its more of a Victorian or an Art Nouvau chair... doesnt quite seem like Frederalist era style but I could be wrong. Cool project!! heres a link that might help ya i.d the general era http://www.connectedlines.com/styleguide/index.htm

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: sapphire on October 01, 2011, 10:03:27 PM

First thought that came to me was Eastlake style. Wish I had more knowledge to share.

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: matty77 on October 01, 2011, 11:23:17 PM

Very similar lines - thank you for the pics!

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: mart on October 02, 2011, 09:04:07 AM

Some elements are similar to Federal styling but I think it is Eastlake as well !!  If you have not done hand caning before,, you are in for quite a project !! ( I have and its a pain in the derriere !!  )

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: matty77 on October 02, 2011, 09:09:50 AM

Thank you Mart!  I have heard that about caning before - I'm trying to work-up the motivation to get started...

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: mart on October 02, 2011, 09:14:01 AM

Finish on it looks pretty good !!  Not sure I would touch it except a little old english and get the seat done !!  Will be a nice chair !!

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: JoshandLila on October 02, 2011, 09:30:59 AM

are you gonna restore it to traditional or are you gonna put a more butt friendly cushion on it??

Title: Re: Federal Chair?
Post by: matty77 on October 02, 2011, 10:55:48 AM

I'm going to try traditional first and see how it goes...