"the boston" adjustable school desk chair

By blondebeeme, 8 June, 2008
Description

I will upload a picture asap but until then let me just say that I feel some deep history about this chair. I'm reminded of "Little House On The Prairie" when I look at the crude material it's made of.  I have only been able to find out the approx. dates the Co. made this chair and that being 1885.  A search of Ebay estimated the value of both chair and desk and just the chair alone but I'm not sure if that was based on this particular maker of school desks and chairs.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
wood seat with heavy cast iron base bolted to wood base (possibly chair's wood base is cut out of flooring)
Distinguishing marks
Chandler adjustable chair and desk co., boston mass, pat. appl'd for "The Boston"
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
3' tall by 1 1/2' wide
Date Period
1885
Weight
approx. 25 to 30 lbs.
History
knew it was an antique when I saw it at a yard sale.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
1.00
For Sale?
No

Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 6 months ago

I also have the chair and desk and recently had it refinished.  It looks SO great, I am know afraid to actually allow anyonoe to use it.  It is quite impressive with its luster being fully restored.  I am wondering what the value is at this point.

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