Hunzinger? Not so much.

This is another rocker on eBay labled Hunzinger. The person listing the item did not cite a patent number or stamp. The design does not corrolate with any known pattented designs. Although it looks as if it could be a piece from that era, I suspect that George had nothing to do with it.

For Sale: Hunzinger Sette

Christa sent me this awesome Hunzinger sette that is on ebay right now. It is starting at $2,650.00. Looks in great shape, but could definitly use to be re-upholstered.

Pair of Hunzinger Chairs

This pair of chairs went at auction for $1800.

Antiques by Lise Bohm

Antiques by Lise Bohm carries a selection of Hunzinger furniture along with lots of other 19th century antiques. If you are looking for some high quality pieces check out her shop. This is my favorite chair out of her current selection.

Standard Rocker

This standard rocker is currently listed on eBay starting at $9.99. Judging from the condition, I would guess it will go for $600 - I'll update if I see the final price. It is ebonized and gilded. It still has the original steel caning and is patent stamped. The post indicates that there is slight damage to the frame and one of the steel bands is broken.

UPDATE:
Christa said this chair sold for $127.75. It appears my future as a furniture appraiser is limited. I think I will keep my day job!

Overpriced Hunzinger Chair

This one is listed on eBay starting at $450 with a buy it now price of $2500. Although the chair still has the original wire webbing and is stamped, it is way over priced for the condition it is in. The wire caning is broken and the finish is very worn. I'll try to update with final price - my bet: unsold or reserve not met. This item is probably worth about $150-250.

UPDATE:
Christa said this one did not sell.

Hunzinger Chair

This is the final chair of the set of pics from a personal collection. The pictures speak for themselves...

Bamboo Hunzinger with Caning

This bamboo style chair is in fantastic condition. However it has had it's original steel banded chair bottom replaced with caning. Unfortunately, the fabric that Hunzinger used to wrap the steel bands doesn't last a hundred years of use (cut the guy some slack). This one is stamped with two patent dates.

Bamboo Style Hunzinger Chair

This bamboo style Hunzinger still has the original seat caning. This pattented material is a steel strip wrapped in fabric to look like cane, but to be more durable. The picture showing the under side of the chair reveals the method by which the single strip of steel caning was attached to the frame. There are two patent stamps on the chair - one for the faux caning, the other for the chair design.

A personal collection

I had a reader send me pictures of his three Hunzinger chairs this weekend. As you can see, they are in fantastic condition. I'll be putting up a separate post for each one this week. Look forward to some beautiful woodwork!

(BTW, if anyone else reading has pictures of Hunzinger furniture, please send them!)

Excellent Rocker

I never cease to be amazed when I see yet another style Hunzinger rocker. I have no idea how many models he had, but as you can see, here is another unique one. It appears to be a slightly older model as it has a wood stamp as oposed to the paper stamp. Notice the carved latice on the top. Very cool.

Platform Rocker

Another fine Hunzinger platform rocker. This one is different in that it has slowly twisting spindles. It also has small spires at the top of the back of the seat. I have shown the side-stamp, castor, and spring mechanism.

Hunzinger Chair - Stamped

This stamped chair is listing on eBay for $1500. It looks to be in perfect condition and has a stamp.

Hunzinger Tilt-Top Game Table

Listing on eBay starting at $200. Sellers estimate: $2000. I'll try to update after sale.

U.S. Patent No. 522014

This is the Hunzinger patent for the game table. Patent granted on: June 26, 1894.

U.S. Patent No. 584132

Hunzinger patented this lounge chair on June 8, 1879.

Hunzinger Lollipop Platform Rocker

Although I am not a big fan of the lollipop style chair, I find this one exquisite. It is a platform rocker with a paper Hunzinger label. It is listing on eBay right now for $750.

Hunzinger?

People on ebay will list just about any Victorian era piece with a spindle as being a Hunzinger. Although this chair is quite nice, it really doesn't have any distintive style that would indicate it being crafted by Geo. Hunzinger. It listed on eBay for $150, but did not sell.

Hunzingerish...

This rocker seems to have a lot of Hunzinger style, but is missing a few things. It does not use the patented spring system. It does not have castor wheels found on nearly every platform rocker I have seen. Finally, it does not have a Hunzinger stamp or paper lable. It went on auction for $89, but did not sell.

Hunzinger on sale for $51 bucks

This nice rocker is going for $51 bucks on eBay right now. Snatch it up!

Update:
This chair ended up selling for $381.

Hunzinger Tall Lollipop

I've never seen one like this. A lollipop with a tall back. Very, very, cool.

High Dollar Hunzinger

This Hunzinger chair is in perfect condition. At auction it started at $2500. I didn't get final price.

Hunzinger Game Table

This Hunzinger game table appears to have been repaired a few times and the wood re-finished, but it does have a stamp in great condition.

Lollipop Platform Rocker

Yet another lollipop rocker... i really don't like these, but evidently they were pretty popular.

Set of Eastlake Chairs

These Eastlake Chairs are from the same period as Hunzinger. Very nice set...