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Does anyone have any information or the value on this? Someone had thrown it out. It looked old so I grabbed it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

Doesn't look terribly old.

 

Maybe it isn't. That's why I love getting opinions. Because I have no clue

 

Late-Victorian chaise lounge. Excellent curbside find.

Debora

 

An internet search for "Eastlake" and "chaise lounge" will bring up similar examples. Upholstery makes all the difference on a piece like this.

Debora

 

Definitely Eastlake fainting couch.

 

Debora, so would the investment of getting this reupholstered be worth it? I imagine it would be costly to get it done. What is an estimated value on a piece like this?

 

For values, check under Ebay SOLD. There are several unsold in the hundreds of dollars. SOLD is the only relevant data.

Having it reupholstered would be prohibitively expensive if you are trying to resell.

Nice as it is, this one only sold for $60.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vic...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

wow ..times have changed..25 years ago would have been 350-500 here

 

Sorry, know nothing of values. But for some reason, upholstering is a luxury these days. Only "worth it" if a piece you love or value and intend to live with. And then only if you find a well-trained craftsman to do and invest in quality fabric to compliment the piece. (Personal opinion.)

Debora

 

Hi,
I had a wonderful upholster when I lived in South Plainfield. He was getting up in age and was going to retire. I had him do six pieces for me before he retired. I really miss him, he was an artist. I guess now I'll have to toss the furniture and buy new. My favorite piece was a chaise lounge 1887 which was stuffed with swans down. When I bought it used in 1960 I paid 225 dollars to have it covered with a pale gray silk, then in 1977 had it covered in turquoise (what was I thinking). In 1985 had it covered in black silk moire (cost 1 grand) then in 2005 covered in off white silk. I paid 35 dollars for the piece originally. Paid 3 grand for having it recovered. Estimated value now about 400 dollars. Would i sell it NEVER.
greg

 

Priceless.

Debora

 

What a great find Brian! Maybe try recovering it your self?

 

that sound like the scariest comment yet lol

 

You know,sometimes a professional cleaning can really make a difference. Thats not a bad color,and looks relatively okay except for a few stains. Get it cleaned,then see if you cant live with it. I echo everyone else about the cost of reupholstering,its prohibitive. Although you can see if your local community colleges offer a course in it,sometimes they will do it dirt cheap for the practice. Its a lovely piece,Id have drug it home too.

 

Does look like it could be cleaned or... a judiciously placed pillow?

Debora

 

I'd say have it cleaned and see what happens. That's a nice hunk of wood. The style is out with a capital O around here, but for free...score!

 

lol

 

Eastlake walnut circa 1890. Good curbside find but not terribly valuable in this condition. Original upholstery was probably tufted. Re-doing this in the same manner it was done last would not be that hard to do yourself. Otherwise, find a throw you like and throw it!