here they are, in their current state...
This chair was SUPER cheap at a thrift shop. The key thing typically is if the original needlepoint seat cover is gone, you can find them at VERY reasonable prices...other thing, we have found that the rear joint between the seat and the back/leg separates, but a little wood glue and some clamps fixes it...and the extra effort is well worth the price we find them at in this condition!
THIS WAS A FIND!
My mom and I went to the local old town street faire, in search of chairs and any other potential "junk" finds we might discover. I have NEVER seen this style of chair with the harp back for the price we did. It even has the burlap seat structure and the needlepoint pad still! However, it is in pretty bad shape and the wood on the legs and back is rather scratched (mostly surface and nothing we won't be able to buff out when we sand it to paint). But the condition of the wood and needlepoint could be the only reason we got such a good deal...typically with this back and the original seat- we find these for no less than $100.
I am so excited about these odd and tiny tables. I think they are so cute, but so unique... They are only about two feet tall! But I HAD to pick them up. I have been striking out so much lately with only smooth furniture (which typically means it isn't too terrible old)...but these have such great carvings on the pedistal and the edge of the table top. I am thinking they will end up antiqued or "shabby chic'd" because the design of them would pull it off very well. I also may simply paint one white to get rid of the image of the wood in peoples minds and list it as a pick your color type of thing...haven't decided yet...
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