Post #566810 by SuperEight on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 1:48 PM

After searching for one pretzel rattan chair for years, I actually got a whole set for just $550.00 from a nice couple in Cupertino that bought it in Malaysia in 1982. Two pretzel chairs, a sofa, and a table with hand made cushions.

Some info from their ad: "We purchased the set when we were living in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia in 1984 at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel on the Island. As you may know the E & O Hotel was founded by the Sarkies Brothers in 1885 this is the first hotel they opened before they opened the also famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore."

The tag on the table reads:

Wing Hing & Co
No 62 Shop Street Penang
Modern Style Cane Furniture
and Chick Suppliers

From the Wing Hing & Co. Modern Cane Furniture and Chick Suppliers. And yes they did confirm that while you picked up your furniture you could pick out your baby chick that would be your future dinner.

And I am happy as a clam with my purchase.