Cane chairs

By alba k, 27 April, 2011
Description

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.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Lovejoy

13 years 7 months 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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