I got this table from an estate sale and had planned to paint it until I saw it was a Mersman. The number on the bottom is 32-2. And it's in really nice condition. From the other posts I'm thinking it's probably worth about $50. But I wanted to double check I'm correct before I try to sell it. I know there is a ton of this furniture out there. But does anyone also know the year it might be from?
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I would agree it is in the $50 range. These tables are from the mid 20th century.
Great thank you. Do you think it would hurt the value of I painted it?
I do think it would lower the value.
I love Mersman pieces but I have not seen this particular one.
They literally made MILLIONS of pieces between 1920s to the 1990s when they ceased production so that I haven't seen it just means I don't get around as much as I would like to to look at cool things like this!
This link gives some great info on the company:
The one thing I believe to be correct when trying to date them is if they are marked "Mersman Bros. Brandts " that is reportedly dating it to 1906 and 1927.
The numbers are supposed to tell the date and manufactuer, but they seemed to change their "system" so many times that it is a blur what they really mean.
The lines of this piece (to me and I am not an expert, just an admirer) lean more toward the 1970s or 1980. I say that because it as it doesn't have the "cleaner lines" (rounded edges and sleek look) of what I call mid century modern (MCM) (mostly the 50s and 60s). This piece is more squared off.
Also the MCM pieces don't typically have "gingerbread" like the little cut out spots on the drawer.
If you are going to use and enjoy it, these are classic pieces for "flea market" flip projects because they are sturdy and functional and the wood holds paint and stains nicely.
If you are going to sell it repairs or painting typically harm the value...unless you have it done professional and then it may increase the value of the piece, but your profits would not be realized as professional work is (at least around me) very expensive.
Hope this helps! It is a neat piece!
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