Featured Question about Lenoir/Broyhill chairs

Although I have many antiques, I am considering donating these 6 chairs and a stray hodge-podge table to my niece which I inherited quite some time back. Please disregard the table. I'm more curious about the chairs. They have Lenoir labels and stamping, and I would guess the frames to be a mid-century or later vintage build, but I have not seen either Lenoir or Broyhill frames that resemble this "slider" type build (for a lack of a better descripton). Any ideas of year of manufacture or potential value should she decide to use these chairs as other than "knockaround" chairs in her dining room? Any thoughts are welcome please. Thanking you in advance to the community.

 

What I meant to say rather than slider was, "slipper" type, or inward or "forward curve. My apologies for clarifying my own post

 

These would look fabulous with leather covered or bright modernist fabric seats - they look 1950's. At auction estimate would be $200 - $400 with starting bid of $100 but you can find Lenoir slat back dining chairs on Chairish for a ridiculous $1600. The Brasila pattern is definitely more sought after. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=lenoir chair&sort=-relevance&status=archive

 

I think a bit later than the 50s. More like late 60s to 70s. Good serviceable chairs without designer provenance so value is based on their utility.

 

I love the simple lines on these. I also like the table,and think they actually go well together.

 

I agree with 70s. In my Midwest USA area, I'd expect these to sell for $100-$200 for the set on a good day... assuming they are all good condition and sturdy.

 

They are a quite pleasing shape. Look comfortable too.

Debora

 

Thank you all for your reply. She is in desperate need of a dining room set. Her current table and chair set from her husband's family is on its "last legs" as they explain it. They are a family of four with two (sometimes) rambunctious daughters under 8. Apparently, their older roundish (not quite as expandable) table isn't something they like either in their newer home - boxier type dining environment. Even if it weren't falling apart.

So, I thought these chairs a good bet to donate to her. I have some caned (and other chairs) too I could give them, but at their age I can still envision climbing, climbing up on a knee, horseplaying, and the like. Puncturing caning in other words. I will definitely pass on (convey) the fabric opinions to her! She will have to recover these. She has 2 cats also. That was another reason I asked. They might scratch up the lower legs if they are not declawed.

As everything is rock-solid sturdy in terms of framework, I believe based on what I'm reading here this set matches ok and these chairs will suit her well into the future. Not particularly valuable, but not disposable either. And, maybe something she could maybe make her own and/or possibly hand down someday too with a little work.

Thanks for the kind words and opinions everyone.