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05-03-2017, 12:01 PM
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OT: Antique Furniture
My parents are in the process of downsizing so we've acquired quite a few things from them. As long as I can remember my Mom was always into antique furniture and knick knacks. This is a chair that she acquired at some point in time but she really doesn't remember anything about it. It has no markings that I can see and I've never seen one like it before. Since the forum has such a diverse membership and knowledge base I thought I would start here and see if anyone has any knowledge of this particular design?
William 
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05-03-2017, 02:11 PM
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My stepfather was an auctioneer and my father in law still refinishes high end antiques for Fontaine auctions. I haven't ever seen a chair quite like that one.
I agree with Ken Robb. Looks late 19th early 20th century. I'll show my father in law next time I see him and see if he knows any specifics. I will do the same when I see my stepfather as he is a wealth of knowledge on such things.
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05-03-2017, 02:58 PM
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That's beautiful William - agree with Ken - factory made, 1880 or so. In spectacular shape. I would call the style either Eastlake or Aesthetic - a little geometric for Aesthetic though.
Unfortunately the real antiques aren't worth squat right now, so re-upholster it, and enjoy it. Cheers! Rob
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05-03-2017, 03:00 PM
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05-03-2017, 03:43 PM
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Sometimes when antiques like this have hardware, you can determine rough age based on any standard followed (SAE, USS, etc). My guess that it's a parlor chair, late 1800's or early 1900's as previously mentioned. Often these were sold as pairs, one arm and one without (for the ladies). Then again some people purchased the same type.
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05-03-2017, 04:09 PM
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I knew you folks would get me heading in the right direction, I love this place!
It looks like it could be a Hunzinger chair from the mid to late 1800's. Rob's "Aesthetic style" hint got me in the ballpark. http://rarevictorian.com/shop/?site=George-Hunzinger I'm seeing a similar design element but so far nothing like this one. William Last edited by William; 05-03-2017 at 04:26 PM.
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05-03-2017, 04:20 PM
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Chairs are tough to sell William. People seem to want at least four and as folks have grown in stature, many of the older chairs are considered too small for modern use. If you're selling them, perhaps consider consignment and see what happens.
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05-03-2017, 04:25 PM
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I'm not looking to sell. I just wanted to figure out what it was since it seemed so unusual.
William
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05-03-2017, 04:26 PM
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Yeah, I found several Huntzinger chairs with very similar features to William's chair. They had Huntzinger's name and a patent date of 1869 stamped on the backrest. He seems to have made chairs until the very late 19th Century.
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05-04-2017, 07:07 AM
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The forum knowledge cats came through on the chair with flying colors, anyone care to take a shot on this lamp? I've always loved tithe style of this lamp and it's been in the family for as long as I can remember.
Mission style? William PS: That LED bulb is great for energy savings and low heat, but it doesn't give off the best light for this lamp.
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05-04-2017, 09:26 AM
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05-04-2017, 10:25 AM
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The lamp looks a little bit like a Limbert. It's definitely a production piece, often production pieces were stamped on the bottom, sometimes with a number as well.
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05-04-2017, 01:16 PM
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Ask your mother if she had the chair reupholstered. Paisely was very popular in that time period, so the fabric could be original. it's great looking, and she has great taste.
Yes, the lamp is from the Arts and Crafts movement and could be called Mission. It would be a good complement to Stickley furniture from that period. Is the glass opaline?
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