Cane chairs

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Posted by alba k
14 years ago
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I have 8 of these can chairs. All of the seats need to be recaned. They are from before the 50's. On the underside there is a stamp that says "Quality M" and some metal hardware. The wood part of the chair may be oak but I am not sure.
Category American Furniture
Medium wood and cane
Distinguishing marks M Quality
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Back of chair measures 35" seat is 16" in diameter
Weight aprox. 5lbs.
History I have a set of 8 of these chairs that need to be recaned. They belonged to my great aunt who had a large home in Oakland, California in the 50s. These chairs were used in a large reception room she had parties in that included a full sized bar.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 14 years ago

These are Thonet style cafe chairs, they've never really been out of production since the turn of the 19th Century. Here's a link regarding these chairs for you

http://www.thonet.com.au/index_flashsite2.html

At auction in the rough they often sell for less than $60.00 a piece

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