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ANTIQUE WOOD AND CANVAS DECK / CHAISE CHAIR (MAHONEY CHAIR CO., MA - $200 (Cumberland)
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A unique antique folding wood Deck Chair that is very versatile and can be used as a beach, lawn, lounge, or chaise chair. It’s fabric seat and fringed awning is predominately blue in color with white and mauve striping. The fringe on the awning is white in color. There is a removable footrest, and the back has three settings for reclining. The entire chair folds with the removable footrest for ease in transporting and storage.
A great piece from the past when furniture had character and was designed for style and comfort. Condition is very good considering the age. Please see pictures for detail.
Dimensions are: Overall: 27” wide, 24” deep, 45” high. Leg extension 17” wide, 28” long, 12” high.
This item is from our Smoke Free Family Estate. It has been safely stored inside for decades.
Mahoney Chair Co. – Gardner, MA
A firm initially established in 1837 by Calvin Greenwood and David Wright would later become South Gardner Chair Co. In the late 1890s, a corporation was formed by descendants of the Greenwood family along with E.H. and George Mahoney. The company became the only Gardner factory that manufactured folding and steamer chairs. Greenwood, a direct descendant of the first owner, became president, with Warren Whitney as the treasurer. This building was also a victim of a fire at the factory on Jan. 23, 1946, causing more than $200,000 worth of damage. By 1951, Thayer Furniture Corp. acquired the building and began work on an extensive line of nursery furniture, including cribs and cases. Thayer moved out of the building by the mid-1980 and was obtained by Data Guide Cable Corp. and Conti and Barry Precision Tool.