Sweet Old Folk Art Upholstered Miniature Chair / Pin Cushion handmade stairs with real glass behind them

with real glass behind them

9" t x 2 3/8" w x 1 5/16" d and in very worn but stable condition

Lid slides smoothly

but I just bought them because I think they're great looking

I'd guess dating to the 1940s or so

Sweet Old Folk Art Upholstered Miniature Chair / Pin Cushion handmade stairs with real glass behind themI really like the awkward proportions of this chair, tall and narrow and with these very very hunky legs posts combined with very thin stretchers rails. Then painted a rose pink and given a thick, cushy upholstered seat, which makes me think it's true purpose may have been to serve as a pin cushion and an easy one not get buried under under things! Brass upholstery tacks all around the perimeter of the seat, plus one at the top of each post for good