Fairfield Chair, 1950's

[Old Coastie]

Any guesses about the fabric and advice on cleaning?

 

[Jim Pemberton]

No guesses!

Do the simple natural vs synthetic burn test. As old as that is, a natural fiber satin should be falling apart by now, but I wouldn't stake a damage claim on that. You can test that in seconds, and know for sure.

Once you know what family its in, you'll be either using heat, an alkaline detergent, and plenty of flushing, or distilled water, then neutral detergent and very minimal moisture.

Also do a structure integrity test.

 

[Old Coastie]

Thank you, Jim.

 

[Shorty]

Jim, can you tell me, where does this chair get the name "Fairfield" from??

Down under, chairs like this are either called "Queen Anne" of simply, "Wing" chairs, depending on their structure, age & value.

As I kid in the '40's, I grew up with my rellies in a Sydney suburb called Fairfield.

Thanks,

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Jim, can you tell me, where does this chair get the name "Fairfield" from??

Down under, chairs like this are either called "Queen Anne" of simply, "Wing" chairs, depending on their structure, age & value.

As I kid in the '40's, I grew up with my rellies in a Sydney suburb called Fairfield.

Thanks,

Sorry, that one I don't know.

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

Jim, can you tell me, where does this chair get the name "Fairfield" from??

Down under, chairs like this are either called "Queen Anne" of simply, "Wing" chairs, depending on their structure, age & value.

As I kid in the '40's, I grew up with my rellies in a Sydney suburb called Fairfield.

Thanks,

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[encapman]

Looks like that model is still in their current product line.
http://www.fairfieldchair.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductCode=5129-01

Are you sure that chair is from the 50's?
Mauve was a really popular color in the 80's.
Also the texture of the fabric doesn't look that old.

 

[Old Coastie]

Rick, I only know what she texted me. Zooming in, what can you tell about it?

 

[Cleanworks]

The pattern looks like silk. Up close, it looks like polyester. Do the burn test. If it smells like burning hair, it's silk.

 

[Desk Jockey]

You've got soil and oil spots that years of oxidation. While it may be possible to improve the condition, I'd make sure to qualify potentially problem areas.

The cushion trim cord is also broken and damaged. Be sure to point that out also.

 

[Old Coastie]

Good points. She is a customer of mine about 90 miles away. I quoted $95. However, she has not yet responded.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Some of those ares could look worse if spotted to aggressively. You'll not only NOT remove the stain but potentially could leave one of your own or lighten the area.

The client when told prior will most of the time say "do the best you can."

However if you don't tell them, you'll not only get a complaint but could put yourself in line for responsibility.

 

[Old Coastie]

I will burn test it first, then proceed very cautiously. A long trip for one chair is really more to learn what I can, than to actually make any money. But yes, I'll make sure she accepts that it is a risk!

 

[Shorty]

Good points. She is a customer of mine about 90 miles away. I quoted $95. However, she has not yet responded.

180 miles round trip + cleaning, for $90.00 ????????

I have AU$110.00 minimum & that's within about a fifteen minute drive from my place.

At today's exchange rate, that equals: AUD 110 = USD 83.90

Further, & the price goes up to compensate for time & gas, etc;.

 

[Mikey P]

90 miles for $95?

 

[Old Coastie]

180 miles to take a crack at this chair. Also, I measure repeat customers in annual worth, not per job.

 

[Shorty]

To travel that far, I would ensure I had a full days work at least, to really make it pay for itself.

I run three separate areas that I service every three months, I can be away for three days each trip, per area.

For instance, North I service in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct

West in Feb/May/Aug/Nov

South in Mar/Jun/Sept/Dec

I do work in these areas that carpet cleaners currently do not do.

Staying in motels overnight & meals away from home is all claimed on tax, as is gas.

It's like a mini holiday each month.

 

[ronbeatty]

Good points. She is a customer of mine about 90 miles away. I quoted $95. However, she has not yet responded.

I was trying to decide if it was worth traveling 40 miles for $5000.