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<p>[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 912997, member: 5170"]James is more correct than he knows; Karpen is most specifically the firm I was thinking of. I hate to say it, but the only way to be sure about what elements may be hidden would be to tear off quantities of the upholstery, particularly around the arms. That would tell you more, but also necessitate an upholstery job, and while it needs it I don't want to recommended something to you that will cost you major $.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's easy to overpay for chairs. I'm afraid that the previous owner may have done just that. However, early Karpen can still bring SOME money if 1890s-style Renaissance Revival floats your boat.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 912997, member: 5170"]James is more correct than he knows; Karpen is most specifically the firm I was thinking of. I hate to say it, but the only way to be sure about what elements may be hidden would be to tear off quantities of the upholstery, particularly around the arms. That would tell you more, but also necessitate an upholstery job, and while it needs it I don't want to recommended something to you that will cost you major $. It's easy to overpay for chairs. I'm afraid that the previous owner may have done just that. However, early Karpen can still bring SOME money if 1890s-style Renaissance Revival floats your boat.[/QUOTE]
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