Hi AT:SF,
Can anyone tell me something about this chair?
I found this little treasure of a seat at Urban Ore and took it home for $30. I am now wondering what the heck it is. The seat flips open to reveal a storage compartment inside.
Thanks!
Tarina
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Hi Tarina,
We believe your find is a vintage sewing chair, a little like this one. The compartment is a storage space for sewing and craft projects.
Sewing chairs are a rarity these days, but one of their principle manufacturers, Stump Home Specialties of South Bend, IN, apparently still makes them. Is yours a Stump chair? They might be able to tell you more.
Anyone else?
I bet you it's for sewing.
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My first thought was sewing, too.
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It's a proto-portapottie.
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I see those all the time on Craigslist described as sewing chairs.
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would be perfect in an entryway, for putting on shoes...also you can keep you hat and gloves inside!!cute!!!
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The chair is meant for the storage of sewing material.
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Great find! I would like to use something like that under a desk in an entry way. Won't trip over it, that's for sure.
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