Help Identifying and Valuing Old Childs Chair

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  1. Viper1357

    Viper1357 New Member

    I'd like ideas/opinions/advice on identifying and a value range for an old (close to antique or?) child's chair I'd like to sell in my dealer space at the antique store.

    * What I know or have been told about it:
    1.) It was my wife's mother's who was born mid 20's and had it since a child.
    2.) It was (re?)painted in the 50's to 60's
    3.) There is a small crack in the wood and paint top edge (see last pic)

    ** What I think I know about it:
    1.) It's a spindle back, or bow back, or hoop back child's chair?
    2.) Based on very confusing internet examples I see a value of between $30 - $600???

    *** What I'd like to know about it:
    1.) What age it is based on design and style?
    2.) What style/name it's actually designated as (ID)?
    3.) General value range (pros, cons based on pics)?

    Thanks very much in advance.

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  2. Viper1357

    Viper1357 New Member

    Bueller ??

    Can anyone give any opinion or information on it? Proper style ID, approx value?
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    six hundred dollars......for a chair like this........
    if u could get 60 ...grab it and run !

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Roberto Samson

    Roberto Samson New Member

    $600 would be too much for this.
     
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  6. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I think Komo's post was tongue in cheek?

    These are my thoughts. (I have one like it).

    I think they date to the 1920's, Windsor style.

    My reason for having this particular chair was the size....just right in size to hold a doll, & with some age. The one I have would probably hold a toddler 2/3 years of age. Yours could be larger for an older child......doesn't really matter in my opinion.

    Not worth much in dollars.....tops $25 in my neck of the woods, and it wouldn't go flying out the door, and probably then only after accepting an offer.

    I purchased the chair when I was collecting dolls........probably back 20 years or more. Probably at a yard sale, and probably for a mere $2.00. Mine is NOT in good condition......the rungs are always falling out...fine for a doll but not a child. Mass produced and not expensive furniture to start.

    Reading the condition of your chair again, my $25 is generous, but if you are wanting to sell it, I would advertize it as being perfect for an antique doll..............

    Wait for other opinions though.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, a not uncommon 1920s child's chair. Lots of these around; value typically sentimental. Appears to be in good condition. Paint 1950s sea green. Interest would lie (as above) with doll collectors. But resale value not great.

    Debora
     
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  8. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Judy correctly pointed out the antecedent of this chair, which was the Windsor. The general form has been disseminated around the western world until it has become a kind of vernacular. This type of chair was made for many decades.

    This would be a giveaway in my corner of the U.S. Midwest. Judy is again right in saying that you may appeal to a potential buyer by calling it an antique doll chair.
     
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  9. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I agree with Judy's analysis. I pick up chairs like this for a few dollars and sell them for less than $20.00.
     
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  10. Viper1357

    Viper1357 New Member

    Thanks very much for the informative replies!

    Yeah I know it wasn't $600, lol, but I was trying to convey how confusing it was to find a value online looking at other sellers examples (all across the board) and trying to relate/compare to what I have.

    The antique mall I've recently become a dealer at has pretty much a running 20% off sale (when not advertised just ask kinda thing) so I'll just put $25 on it and give it a go.

    Thanks again, I really appreciate the help!
     
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  11. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    @Viper1357

    I really want to compliment you on giving such detail.

    We are continually prying information out of posters.

    Well Done! And Thank you!
     
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