Posted 5 years ago
epson233
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trying to help an unsolved mystery on this one -- these are the before and afters on this chair -- yes i did the needlepoint and the leather work on this rocker -- leather always cleans up so nicely -- just a dust with a puppy rag as i call them -- you can also check out my other postings on couches, furniture and antique trunks -- hope this will help you on that chair -- when ted and i do restoring work we take everything apart it gets re-stained and nails removed -- if they are the old nails we will replace with that nail -- and i do not want to be shamed for removing the old finish -- i hate trying to sit or clean an old piece of furniture that sticks and stinks -- it is an antique roadshow shame that the tell us not do do -- who cares it is my money and and to do what i want with -- rather it involved restored cars, furniture, books etc --
well enough -- hope this is helpful
Primitive carvings, so probably made in the (American) province. Late 19th century. The black and the neddlepoint fits the period.
i did the needle point and these are quite common to find in antique stores -- happy holidays
It is Eastlake from about 1870- 90s.
The red upholstery would have been typical of the original period.
scott
thanks scott -- i agree it is charles eastlake's style but who the actual furniture maker was i doubt we will ever know -- there was absolutely no labels or identification marks on either the frame or other items used in the making of this chair
Yep it was very popular/ lots of makers.
scott
yes scott and what i discovered when redoing my house after the fire 5 years ago and the pink rocker was that charles was also into hardware -- which i posted in furniture at the same time i posted the rocker -- i love his hardware and used it throughout the bathrooms, kitchen and garage storage cabinets
The leather and needle point give the chair, an ultra chic look anyone would adore !~
thanks phil