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Description
This chair looks strikingly like the Morris Chair by Stickley. However the little metal tag on the back reads "The Automatic Kelly Comfort Chair Clinton iowa". The finish is badly worn from the wood and the upholstery is dirty and old. I need to sell this item for a friend and want to be sure I get what it's worth. I was surprised to find little information online about it and few pictures.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Oak
Distinguishing marks
"The Automatic Kelly Comfort Chair Clinton Iowa" metal tag on back
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1900s
History
Item needs to be sold in an estate sale this weekend
eBay Auction Link
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Re: Kelly & Brothers Kelly Comfort Chair Mission Style
Chairs like this based on the Mission style were pretty generic, just about every furniture maker had a line of it by the time the style peaked during World War One. Unless you have one by the big name makers like Limbert, Green & Greene, Roycroft or the Stickleys they often sell "In the rough" for about $150.00