I HAVE to get rid of this darn thing - for how much, and is it a settee or a settle?

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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    This sofa is the main reason I haven't used my living room for the last 30 years except on Christmas and birthdays. It's incredibly uncomfortable - it has a piece of plywood under the cushions. Anyways, I've already got another sofa in there, and I'm going to put this one on Craigslist.
    I know Brad told me about it on the first thread I ever posted on the bay forums, but I can't remember what he said. I was more concerned that I had a real Stickley chair.
    So is this a settee or a settle? How much should I ask for it, considering I just want it gone? DSCN2779b.JPG

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    Bookahtoo, Oct 6, 2015
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  2. Jen and George

    Jen and George Well-Known Member

    I vote settle. Supposed to be a more comfortable version of a wooden bench.
     
    Jen and George, Oct 6, 2015
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  3. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    I feel your pain! I also have a critter than in and of itself is rather wonderful -- but I hate it/ Everyone else loves it, but no one wants to buy it. :(
     
    silverthwait, Oct 6, 2015
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  4. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    If I had it (and I DO love it!) I would have much thicker cushions on it.
     
    Messilane, Oct 6, 2015
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  5. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    The cushions were much thicker 30 years ago. :hilarious:
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 6, 2015
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  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    It had a wooden frame with lots of tied springs originally. Mine is covered in a horrible print and backwards to boot but it is really very comfortable to sit in. The built in springs is what yours is missing. Otherwise it is a very beautiful piece.
    greg
     
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  7. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Actually Greg - I had the original frame - it was woven metal straps attached to the frame by coiled springs. It got thrown away 20 years ago by DS#2. For some reason it was in the basement and got caught up in a clean sweep.
     
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  8. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Book,
    Shame, it does make the difference between a comfortable seat and an a bench. I would lose the back cushions and plump up the seats and make it one long cushion.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Oct 6, 2015
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  9. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    But I want to sell it. What would be reasonable?
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 6, 2015
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  10. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I like it too Book,but youd be lucky to get more than $100-200 here in N. fla.You could always post an ad on craigs and see if you get any nibbles.
     
    johnnycb09, Oct 6, 2015
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  11. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Book,
    Since the fall of brown furniture, the price of this stuff has tumbled down and with the missing frame also. Not much, I do not think more than 50 to 100 dollars. With the spring frame perhaps 175. It is a shame, I would love to take it off your hands but with shipping? I have repaired many a spring form like it needs but never started off without one. It may bring more in the Midwest or Pacific Coast but here on the East coast.:arghh::arghh::arghh::arghh::arghh::arghh:
    greg
     
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  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks Johnny. I just want it gone. I didn't want to go too low - people might think something's wrong with it.
    I'll put it in at $200.
    Oops - I didn't see you greg. I'll put $200 or best offer.
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 6, 2015
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  13. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Be sure to put "rare" in the title somewhere, everyone else does!
     
    springfld.arsenal, Oct 6, 2015
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  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
    komokwa, Oct 6, 2015
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  15. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Title of Ad: Don't Settle for Anything Else"
     
    silverthwait, Oct 7, 2015
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  16. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Books, what's your general location?
     
    springfld.arsenal, Oct 7, 2015
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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I'm in central MA. Why, do you want it?
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 7, 2015
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  18. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Yes I could use it for that kind of money but would have to find a friend willing to pack it along on a biz trip. Unless you have a near-term trip to the DC area planned and room for it, CL may be best way for you. Thanks.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Oct 7, 2015
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  19. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Hey - I have a nice big mission oak arm chair w/o support or cushions I'll throw in!
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 7, 2015
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  20. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Book,
    THUD, greg passing out on the floor.:eek:
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Oct 7, 2015
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