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Looking to identify origin and where to find replacement.

8 years ago

This chair is one of a six-piece dining room set that came with a house we bought in Tacoma, WA in 1976. The sellers bought the house and dining room set new in 1915. During our recent move, Guardian Moving System broke two chairs and lost another. I'm looking for two things: 1. Can any one help me with a date, style and maker of this chair? 2. Can any one help me locate a source where I can buy replacement chairs?

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8 years ago

You might find a new set of chairs, but makers are hard to ID.

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Ron C.
Original Author
8 years ago
My initial research found a firm in Portland, OR, and then found that Sears was selling this model of furniture around 1915-1920. The firm later sold out to a California big box outfit. If you know where I could find replacement chairs, that would be appreciated. Thanks for your comment.
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voila
8 years ago
Do you know how to time travel?
Ron C.
Original Author
8 years ago
Cute, but not helpful.
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lindac92
8 years ago
That really stinks.....you most likely will never find another like it. It's Jacobean revival, doesn't look like 1915, looks like 10 years or more later.
The back splat is very unusual, never seen one like it. I hope Guardian Moving will compensate you handsomely!!
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Ron C.
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for your comment. My information on the date came from the seller's son who was their agent. He said they bought the house new and then the dining room set. He was pretty young back then, so his information may not be completely accurate. Guardian Movers is only in the business of losing and breaking, not finding and compensating.
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lindac92
8 years ago
Too sad.....and they didn't offer you insurance on your goods? What about your household insurance?
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Ron C.
Original Author
8 years ago
By law, they offer full replacement value for a charge of $5,700-$7,300. They also provide free cargo insurance based on $0.60 per pound per article. Neither one is acceptable for a lose. Household insurance only covers if the property was damaged by fire or in a wreck during transport. Thanks again for your comment.
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junco East Georgia zone 8a
8 years ago
That is really a shame. Perhaps a good furniture maker could repair the broken ones. Also, I just did a quick search on Jacobean dining chairs and it seems you might be able to find some that would at least "blend" with the style. Good luck!
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voila
8 years ago
Check your local Craig's list often by typing Jacobean in the search box. These dining room sets are quite common and desirable now, but I can't imagine you would find an exact match. Here is a set from the Tacoma area:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/atd/5232711094.html
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Ron C.
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks junco and voila for your interest and comments. My broken chairs are at The Furniture Restoration Place in San Marcos, TX, and should be finished next week. Thanks for the tips about Jacobean; I'll certainly continue my search there.
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