posted on November 23, 2008 12:19:25 PM
This is an old rocking chair I think maybe it is rattan. I have a pair of them. Any help of age style and especialy aprox. value would be appreciated.
posted on November 23, 2008 12:47:26 PM
Without seeing them in person, I would say they are from the 1940's. I am a vintage furniture dealer, but specialize in modern furniture from the mid century.
I have seen similar chairs at antique shops from $65 to $300 each, depending on condition, style, and what shop they are in. You can find them in a junk shop for real low, and then in a fine antique store for more. The real question is how much they actually sell them for, not what they are asking.
It is all going to depend on the region you live and the popularity of style to determine a price. It is all based on what someone will pay you for them.
posted on November 23, 2008 01:27:10 PM
Thanks for your help. They are not the kind of stuff I normaly sell. I am going to a big flea market tomorrow and thought I would take them along.
I will ask $200.00 for the pair and see what happens. I picked them up for $5.00 so I can come down if I need to. LOL.
posted on November 23, 2008 02:11:29 PM
Love those chairs! Very nice. Let us know how much you get for them. Will you sell the two together, or, if someone just wants one, you'll let him have it?
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posted on November 23, 2008 02:36:35 PM
I agree with Shag, probably 40s or 50s. They look well made. Have you looked for a manufacture's name on the bottom slats?
