Is this a Shaker chair?

[shaelyn]

I think this is a Shaker ladderback chair but I would be grateful for any more information anyone can give me about it, such as its age, maker, and whether it has any value. Clearly it's in rough shape, but the structure is strong!

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[surf]

Hello shaelyn,

Welcome to TNet & thanks for showing us your chair. You might call it shaker style. To my eyes, it does not exhibit the level of craftsmanship that I associate with the Shaker Families.

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[Renold]

That will be a fun project to re do the seat. Check out the vids on YOU tube. Ive done a few seats with rope.

 

[gunsil]

I agree with Surf. It doesn't look like the quality of a true Shaker piece. It looks like the components are held together with nails or metal pins, the original Shaker furniture was pinned with wooden dowels.

 

[shaelyn]

Thank you for your input, everyone!

 

[bradyboy]

Geeze, do I like this chair
I agree it could be new England shaker
I have one, but not as old as your chair
IM sure you have something of great interest and Possible value
There are many variations of shaker chairs, you need to put the time in and Google of research eBay
DO NOT let this chair - don't take any low ball offers
If I found this in a yard sale, would buy in a heart beat
Brady

 

[shaelyn]

Thanks, Brady! That's the thing -- this chair has been in my husband's family for a very long time. It may not show fine Shaker workmanship, but the family story is that it's a very old chair and that it has value. I've looked at eBay listings and done some Google research, but haven't yet seen anything like it. We won't get rid of it, though, until we have a better sense of what it is. I appreciate your feedback.

Geeze, do I like this chair
I agree it could be new England shaker
I have one, but not as old as your chair
IM sure you have something of great interest and Possible value
There are many variations of shaker chairs, you need to put the time in and Google of research eBay
DO NOT let this chair - don't take any low ball offers
If I found this in a yard sale, would buy in a heart beat
Brady