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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hallingdalen, post: 10497483, member: 93477&quot;]Hi all,</p><p>I recently acquired a pair of beautiful old leather club chairs and would love help identifying them more precisely — and getting advice on whether and how to restore them.</p><p><br /></p><ol> <li>Country of purchase:<br /> The chairs were bought secondhand in Norway, with no known provenance or paperwork.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Measurements (approximate):<br /> Height: 78 cm (to top of back)<br /> Width: 85 cm (outer arm to outer arm)<br /> Depth: 90 cm (front to back)<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Pictures:<br /> I’ve included images of the front, back, sides, underside, and details of the leather and studs. There are no drawers (so no dovetail joints), and I haven’t found any marks or labels so far.<br /> </li> </ol><p>What I’ve been told so far:</p><p>These may be French Art Deco club chairs from the 1920s–1930s. They show many of the classic features: moustache-style backrest, rolled arms, bun feet, and large decorative studs. The leather appears original and is heavily patinated — very dry and cracked in places, especially on the arms and bottom cushion.</p><p><br /></p><p>What I would appreciate help with:</p><p><br /></p><ol> <li>Do they look like authentic 1920s–30s French club chairs?<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Are they worth restoring, or should I try to preserve them as-is?<br /> <br /> </li> <li>If restoring, would you recommend treating and saving the original leather (if possible), or reupholstering with new high-quality hide?<br /> </li> </ol><p>Any thoughts, comparisons, or restoration tips would be greatly appreciated. I’m happy to upload more photos or details if that would help. Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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