Sunday, December 23, 2012

An early Christmas present we recently acquired... Plycraft Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner!



I received a phone call yesterday inquiring as to whether or not I purchased items. The seller had what he described as a 60's Plycraft chair. Sure, come on by and I'll take a look! It was all I could do to keep my jaw from hitting the ground when I saw what was being offered! Yup, an honest to goodness Plycraft pretzel arm chair in bent beech. Original label Plycraft designed by Cherner! The frame was a bit scuffed and the upholstery had been changed at some point and needed to be again and it was missing some of its original screws, but in overall in very good vintage condition. There were no splinters and the frame was solid!
 
But that was only the start! Having just this one chair would make me smile but having a pair would make my day!
 
 
And a set of 4 of these would just be too much to ask for!
 
 
But a complete set of 6 of these almost set off of a heart attack!
 

All the original clear plastic taps were still intact on every single leg and although 3 of the chairs were missing their labels the other 3 were still in place. Everyone of these is structurally sound and in relatively great condition!
 
This a rehab project I could only dream of! I think the frames will clean up nicely with only a bit of "patina" left to show they're the real deal and I know I can do the upholstery work myself!
This may not qualify with finding a Picasso in a Goodwill but it's a close second and they walked right in my door! Thank you Santa!
 
Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy and prosperous New Year if I don't post from now till then!
 
 


15 comments:

  1. ::Sigh:: Those would look so lovely surrounding my Florence Knoll dining table. I want 'em I want 'em I Want 'Em!!!

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    1. They could be yours for the right price! I wish I had your table to surround them with...

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  2. Oh, wow...I'm about to have a heart attack over YOUR good fortune. I think I would have had the big one if that had happened to me!!! That Cherner design is one of my very favorites. Congratulations on that wonderful acquisition.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. One of my favorites too! The young man that sold them to me said he and his brother accquired them at a storage unit auction. As good fortune would have it, I was apparently the first person he had approached to take a look at!

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  3. Beautiful lines, David! I'm not familiar with this type of chair but they look great.

    You and Sherry have a Merry Christmas!


    Lee Ann

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    1. Thanks Lee Ann. To have a set of 6 of these is a once in a lifetime event. I'm sure many have been destroyed over the years! Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  4. WOW! My eyes would be bugging out, how did you keep your professional cool? Lucky, lucky guy!

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  5. I'll be honest...I would never in my lifetime think I would stumble across such a deal for these...To say I got a great deal would be would be a huge understatement...
    I just asked for a price and was countered with what they are worth. My price worked for the seller and the seller was happy with the offer! Really want to know? Contact me through e-mail...

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    1. Thanks VH, It was totally out of the blue amazing!

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  7. Ummmm awesome. Those are beautiful chairs. They hardly need cleaning up at all. Merry Christmas definitely. A set of six is a little too much to even hope for.

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    1. The frames really needed a good cleaning and although the upholstery was intact, it was pretty filthy and not original. I just finished them up and I'll post some after pics soon. Turned out really nice!

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  8. Hi there... I bought two Cherner's for five dollars a few years ago in the ADKs.... sold them and shipped them off to England, for about 1600... used the money to buy new camping equipment~

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    1. Hey Cathy, I didn't get anywhere near that kind of deal, but it was still pretty sweet!

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  9. Holy sh....... Santa really did visit you. My jaw dropped at one...then 2, then 4, then 6.... wow. Gorgeous!

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