{"product_id":"chair-5","title":"Antique Larkin Pressed Back Dining Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopularized by the \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLarkin Soap Company\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/seating\/chairs\/set-of-four-larkin-no-1-oak-pressed-back-chairs-c1920\/id-f_46472072\/\u0026quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;1218\u0026quot;:[16]}]],16,null,null,null,null,null,null,[[1786026950451845,103519637,319249955],null,null,null,null,[[0,16]]],null,\u0026quot;bbb3f473-b95d-455b-af82-b2faa5636cd0\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other Golden Oak era manufacturers around 1900, these chairs were iconic mail-order premiums and household staples in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. They are highly sought after by collectors for their charming blend of mass-production engineering and ornate, hand-carved appearance. This specific piece features an updated, modern upholstered slip-seat, replacing what would have originally been a woven cane or embossed leather bottom.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSteam-Pressed Top Rail\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The ornate floral pattern and central medallion at the very top of the backrest were created using a heavy steam-press mechanism. This innovative industrial technique allowed manufacturers to stamp intricate, hand-carved-style details rapidly into solid oak or ash wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eStylized Lyre\/Harp Splat\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The center of the backrest features a structural \"lyre\" or harp shape framing vertical interior spindles. This design detail blends classical Greek revival aesthetics with standard American farmhouse styling.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBobbin and Spindle Turning\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The side pillars of the backrest, the front legs, and the supporting bottom stretchers showcase intricate, wood-turned \"bobbin\" or spindle details. These turned rings add structural stability and deep texture to the chair’s overall silhouette.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa ReStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43433541468221,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/0641\/0557\/files\/FE8A8112-9EE0-4987-840A-EBD112318678.jpg?v=1786026799","url":"https:\/\/restoregoshop.ca\/products\/chair-5","provider":"Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa ReStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}