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<p>[QUOTE="Bdigger, post: 290611, member: 157"]First of all, I know nothing about furniture......but the one thing that strikes me about this chair is the proportions seem off to me. I suspect the legs have been cut down, the seat looks too low.</p><p>It looks too clean for a 1700's chair. Looks to be refinished and a new cane seat. Not enough honest wear showing. Is it crooked or is that just an effect of the photos?</p><p>OTOH If you like it and can get it for what you are willing to pay, go for it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bdigger, post: 290611, member: 157"]First of all, I know nothing about furniture......but the one thing that strikes me about this chair is the proportions seem off to me. I suspect the legs have been cut down, the seat looks too low. It looks too clean for a 1700's chair. Looks to be refinished and a new cane seat. Not enough honest wear showing. Is it crooked or is that just an effect of the photos? OTOH If you like it and can get it for what you are willing to pay, go for it.[/QUOTE]
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