Set of S Bent and Bros Chairs

antique collectors, have mistaken the 1867 stamp as the date that the piece was made; however it actually indicates how long the company was in businesss, and not a manufacturing date.Another misconception came about that some consumers may have wrongly believed that S. Bent stood for 'steel bent', as in the process used to curve the wood used in such pieces as the chair backs. S. Bent was the founder of this early-America wood furniture making company, Samuel Bent.Due to many issues and complications from prior years of service, the company was forced to sell its rights and was bought out in 2001. The company suffered many losses after being sued by their employees for unfair labor practices. Many employees complained of being worked long hours with no breaks, causing them to miss meals and become fatigued.S. Bent Brothers Furniture Incorporated pieces, because they were mass or factory produced, have not retained value well. The dollar value is minimal compared to handcrafted individual pieces from the same time periods, made by competing companies. The furniture may be better passed down throughout generations as a family heirloom, for sentimental value. The craftsmanship of the furniture is not to be questioned. It is obvious that the pieces are extremely sturdy and have the ability to last throughout the years. However, the pieces did lack the more personal touches and details that hand carved furniture from the same era had. Worth $50.00 to $100.00 each..   your's has the newer stamp mark.