Sit-down comfort wasn't always `in'; CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions. Book: L.L. Bean Hunting, Fishing and Camping, 1946: $50. Pin: Orphan Annie Secret Society, radio premium, 1934: $60. Tin container: Gabby Hayes fishing outfit, 1950s: $100. KTK china jug: "Meredith's Diamond Club Rye Whiskey," green on white, 71 2 inches: $150. Stake truck: Tonka Farms, tan with white trailer, two black horses: $250. Lalique bowl: leaf form, Elysee pattern, circa 1959, 18 inches: $460. Morgantown water pitcher and four tumblers: krinkle, pink opaque, 8 inches: $550. Steiff plush dog: on wheeled base, excelsior-filled white mohair, brown floppy ears, swivel head, long curly tail, circa 1908, 15 inches: $775. Copper weather vane: whale figure, hollow body, on stand, 1930, 28 x 36 inches: $1,975. Victorian sideboard: walnut, brown marble top, beveled mirror, two shelves, carved back and apple-branch chest, 54 x 90 x 22 inches: $2,200. Gaudy Dutch waste bowl: Carnation pattern, 51 2 inches: $225. Pairpoint goblet: white twist stem, swag, star and tassel cut body, 61 4 inches: $300. Tall chest: Chester County Queen Anne walnut, circa 1750, three arched short drawers, tall bracket feet, 481 2 x 381 2 x 21 inches: $3,000.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | June 14, 1998| | Copyright

Comfortable, well-padded upholstered furniture was not considered proper until the mid-1800s. Earlier generations had been taught that it was important to sit up straight. You were not to slouch or bend into positions that would be considered ungraceful. Your back was not supposed to touch the chair. Women were not to lean forward or cross their legs. Men were not to put their feet on the chair rungs.

Then soft upholstery with stuffing and springs was invented. Tufting and buttoning and other upholstery techniques helped to make chairs more comfortable. Still, chairs with soft ...

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