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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 389204, member: 51"]Yes, I think might have been school chairs. These are the adult sized version in any case. They are super functional due to the stacking. Already used them for extras at a party.</p><p><br /></p><p>The cushion is kind of a quirky story. It was at the GW on half price day Saturday -- so $2.99. There is one that sold on Ebay for $100, same era and construction (vinyl one side, cotton the other) but MOD colors, hot pink, red, etc. so I decided to get this one for possible resale. (Mindful that shipping would be pricey needing an oversized box, which would require finding the box, etc, etc...) Got home and thought I might just try for a quick turn $40 turn-around on Craigslist instead. But then took the photo on an old vintage metal chaise lounge we have in the back. Of course a perfect fit. So now thinking may be a keeper. (Unless I get a bite on Craigslist, of course.)</p><p><br /></p><p>It reminds me of some of the original cushions you see on vintage Homecrest patio outdoor furniture. I have the feeling someone had it in a garage or attic unused for the last few decades as it really doesn't look too used.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 389204, member: 51"]Yes, I think might have been school chairs. These are the adult sized version in any case. They are super functional due to the stacking. Already used them for extras at a party. The cushion is kind of a quirky story. It was at the GW on half price day Saturday -- so $2.99. There is one that sold on Ebay for $100, same era and construction (vinyl one side, cotton the other) but MOD colors, hot pink, red, etc. so I decided to get this one for possible resale. (Mindful that shipping would be pricey needing an oversized box, which would require finding the box, etc, etc...) Got home and thought I might just try for a quick turn $40 turn-around on Craigslist instead. But then took the photo on an old vintage metal chaise lounge we have in the back. Of course a perfect fit. So now thinking may be a keeper. (Unless I get a bite on Craigslist, of course.) It reminds me of some of the original cushions you see on vintage Homecrest patio outdoor furniture. I have the feeling someone had it in a garage or attic unused for the last few decades as it really doesn't look too used.[/QUOTE]
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