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Expert: - 6/3/2010


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I am trying to find out what these matching wicker pieces are.  Maybe the matching ends of a chaise or backs for carriage seats?  They were in the storage area above my garage, which is original to our 1915 foursquare home and was probably for storage since it had to be lengthened for cars.  I don't know if I should throw them out or try to find a home for them.....

Answer
I'm not sure either without a close look. I would think they may have been part of a daybed or chaise, even a fold out bed? Do NOT throw them away. I'm sure if you don't want them, someone would, I know I would. It would be very interesting to find out what they are. You could also convert them to a settee?. You didn't give any dimensions so I'm just guessing.
 Good luck and please find them a home[not the dump}
    Rob

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