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I RECENTLY GOT GIVEN THIS CHAIR WHICH I THINK IS OAK PRESSED BACK
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BUT NEEDS REPAIR AND HAS VARNISH OVER OLD DIRT SO IS A BLACK COLOUR IN PLACES THEY HAVE FITTED A SEAT WHERE THE CANE SEAT WAS,
SHOULD I HAVE THIS REPAIRED AND CLEANED (BY A PROFESSIONAL) OR LEAVE IT AS IS, ALSO PLEASE COULD YOU DATE AND LOCATE THE ORIGIN FOR ME THE IS ALSO CARVED SIDES WHICH THE OTHER CHAIRS I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET DO NOT HAVE
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECTIATED
BEST REGARDS KATHY
If this were my chair, I would have it refinished and a new seat installed. The dark areas may not be dirt but stains in the wood.Some woods and especially oak, have a lot of acids that will react with other things and cause it to go "black". It's ok, just part of the age.
If you have it done by someone, please make sure of the process. I still can't belive over the years that "professionals" will strip off the patina and apply a high gloss finish and call it "restored".Ask to see some pics or sample pieces. Make sure they understand what "look" you are aiming for and have a new cane seat installed.
These chairs were made by the boatload around the turn of the century, 1880-1920. It looks like it could be a very nice side chair or the start of a set of pressbacks.
Good Luck
Rob
http://www.andersonsrestorations.com
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Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
Expertise
We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.
Experience
Just entered our 40th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 15 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.We also are experienced in Fiat Jolly Seats and other automobile seating and work on Horse Drawn Carriage pieces.
Organizations
Past president of a historical museum
Publications
Antique Shoppe Newspaper, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, Antique Lynks Newspaper
Education/Credentials
Seminole HS in Seminole FL class of 1965 and some college before entering service. US Army
Awards and Honors
Asked to demonstrate seat weaving at the NC Musuem of History, Paleigh, for 3 days. Demonstrated at the Mountain Heritage Festival, Sparta,NC.
Past/Present Clients
Restoring 35 pieces of wicker for the Governors Mansion, Raleigh,NC paid through private funding.
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