This was given to me in perfect shape and my kids have since beat it up. Does anyone know anything about this piece? I took it apart and there are no markings. It has a slab of marble on top.
If I refinish it, should I strip all the veneer (I think that's what it is) and stain the wood underneath or would the value be better kept if I fix the peeled veneer and keep its normal appearance?
Contact a furniture restorer or antique furniture dealer. You would want to have more knowledge before any attempt any process on this piece. Once you apply the wrong choice, it may devalue the piece. Better to be safe than sorry!
If this was mine I would refinish the item and make it look nice again. If there are no marking on the dresser and you have no idea who has made it then it would be fine to refinish it and it should not hurt the value considering a lot of wood furniture is dropping in price these days.
According to Antique Roadshow's evaluations, if a piece of furniture has been restored, the value depreciates some versus leaving as is in spite of the flaws.
IF you intend to try and repair the deep scratches and not too concerned of value change, then there are ways to remove them and restain over the area trying to match the original w/o doing a total overhaul. Stains can be mixed to get the closest shade possible as long as you use the same brand name if necessary.
I used to buy used furniture when I was first married and learned how to refinish each piece usually oak wood. The way I learned was through a skilled refinisher who was my neighbor. I watched her work on a table and listened to her directions.
There's a liquid stain remover (not thick type) you can tell when you shake the container if it sloshes a lot or less. Anyway, the liquid is best for stain removal and you apply with a paint brush and wipe off with old rags. Wear thick work gloves; not rubber as it will still cause your hands to be affected; also wear long sleeves to protect yourself. Once the stain has been lifted, use a steel wool pad (without soap) can be bought at Lowes and going with the grain, move the steel wool pad firmly over the area until it feels smooth to the touch. Wipe with a dry clean dust free cloth before applying stain. If there are tiny grooves, you can also wrap a clean cloth over a flat screw driver and gently slide down the groove to remove the build up.
I have a 1950s cherry sewing machine cabinet that belonged to my deceased grandmother. My sister was given the cabinet and years later, she got a new one and offered me Grandma's. I took it and her children when young had damaged with scratches over the drawer front. I had to sand it down and it turned out great. Can't even tell it was ever damaged. My sister saw it afterward and said if she'd had known to do what I had done, she would have kept it.
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Can anyone tell me when this Johnson Carper French provincial dresser was made and is it worth much? It looks to have been painted.
This is a different style chest, but also Johnson Carper and French Provincial. The asking price is $499.
The dresser does not look to be in very good condition and good condition is what makes vintage furniture sell and also what brings in good money. I am assuming the damaged places on the top are where the "new" paint is coming off?
I have a 1930s highboy chest of drawers, made by American Ball Co. and designed by Russell Wright. It is blonde maple wood with rectangular pulls. It is stamped on the inside of a drawer.
It is 46 in. high, 33 in.wide and 20 in.-deep. The pulls on drawers are 1/4 in.x 10 in.across. It is in excellent condition.
Conant Ball closed in 1980.
According to this website a 6-drawer dresser sold for $700. www.justcollecting.com/
These are neat pieces!! You are lucky to have something that has held its value!!
Online I have seen exact pieces like this selling between 100 and 1,200 dollars. Why the huge range? The lower price are where people (individuals) sold it on sites like PicClick or LetGo or Facebook Marketplace. The high prices are SOLD prices from auction houses around the country.
You would do best selling this through a vintage store/antique dealer (even though it is not a true antique). You will get more for it that way (at least where I am that is the case). Most people will not pay big bucks for famous designer furniture when Jane Smith sells it, but if Jane Smith Antique Boutique on FUFU street sells it in the city, they pay it!
You will get a percentage of the sale, but it will still be more than you would fetch selling it yourself.
These are classic pieces that will last a lifetime!!
Post back where you are located and how much it fetches for you!!
Thanks for sharing this classic!!!
Hi,
You have a very beautiful chest of drawers.
The specific type is a Russel Wright (American Modern) Maple Secretaire - Snyders, made in the 1930 era.
I have found one, of the same style, and it is going for a little over $1900.00. Here is the link:
I would say you will get a great price on this piece. It has stayed in excellent condition, in my opinion.
Have a blessed day,
Robyn
I picked this up several years back and have only seen one identical and it was online. I believe that it said it was from the early 1900, somewhere between 1900 and 1920.
Does anybody have any estimate on age and value or anything about this particular design?
These were purchased by my aunt approximately 50 years ago. I ended up with them when I last moved, and my kids have been using them for several years now. I'm in the process of moving again and they are way too heavy and outside of our taste to justify moving.
I cannot locate any markings on either of them. They are very heavy. How can I find out a ballpark figure for what they are worth?
I remember this style of furniture was popular in the 60's but it may be difficult to sell as most people will use some of the same reasons as you - too heavy, vintage but not antique, unknown brand/company, too dark. But, you just never know when someone will see these pieces and these could be just what they are looking for.
Looking for a value of my Grandmother's circa 1930's wardrobe/dresser and matching low dresser. See pic of wardrobe. Any information or value would be appreciated!
Can anyone help identify this dresser? All contact points are dovetails and the knobs are screw in with flathead screws.
It is very hard to tell from the photos, but my gut feeling is your piece is a custom made piece where someone created this theme and affixed/painted the wood. Decoupage or paint or both? Are there any marks on the wood...back or in the drawers? Can you feel the ship? Meaning it could be decoupage.
I would need to see he piece in person to see if it is an old piece that was refinished. I would need to look at the dovetails, screws, drawers, the back and underside.
If you have a reputable vintage shop you trust, have them do a look see and guide you to what you have and the value in your town (if you are asking to sell).
Post back what you learn!
We found a lovely dresser with a mirror. It has a copper nameplate on the back of the mirror that gives the name Lammerts. How can I peruse pictures of Lammerts dressers so I can find a match it to.
I want to learn more about the dresser with its mirror and find its value?If it looks anything like this one its worth $12. www.ebth.com/
Lammerts was in business for 150 years but closed the last store in about 2007. It seems they made/sold a lot of sort-of inexpensive and finer furniture until about 1970 when they started selling only the finer style pieces.
Here is a link to check out if you are interested in information about the company.
www.stltoday.com/
I have had this dresser for a long time but I will not fit up the stairs in my new house so I am thinking of getting rid of it. I wanted to see how much it was worth first.
It is in good condition with a few minor blemishes to the wood and no backing.
I have a dresser and armoire in immaculate condition. The dresser has 2 mirrors, but unfortunately are broken from the frame. Everything else is eye candy. I have tried reaching out to different companies for answers and they were all dead ends. Honestly, I am really trying hard to help a friend get some extra cash and am seeking an estimated value for the two.
I am spinning wheels and I know these are worth more than what my friend is asking. Anyone's help would be much appreciated.
Without make and markings it would be hard to determine the value. Although $200 is not a bad price. I would try auction /bid online to pull in a better price. Try to get more close pictures on all the wonderful wood cravings. Someone will love this as well!
l was wondering if any one could help me. Is this dresser vintage or antique? What year? Has it a name? And its value ?
Thanks.
This is a beautiful piece, but I would need a lot more info to help you figure out what it is.
Antique means over 100 years old and gut feeling says it is more of a late 1930s or early 1940s piece if it is an original and not a reproduction. I am basing that only on what I can see which are the handles and the little casters.
Are the drawers dovetail or nailed, glued, screwed together? That would help date it.
Is the mirror beveled or smooth?
As for what it is...There is almost a custom or hand made look to this with the unusual design around the mirror. This has me so curious.
I am not convinced it is a dresser. It feels (to me) more like a sideboard. Dressers usually go to the floor to maximize storage. This does not.
You may be best served taking it to an antique dealer and getting his/her guidance on what it is and the value of it where you are.
Please post back with more info and if you do talk to a pro first, what he/she says.
Thanks for sharing it!! It is stunning!
Any idea how much this dresser is worth? There is a spot where the tag used to be, but no other markings. The drawers are dovetail construction, if that helps.
Does anyone have knowledge of this table like year or price range? I can't find it online.
I am not finding the exact piece of furniture you have listed here. I do see a few that are similar and one of them was refinished. They were asking $395 for this one. The other ones asking price was $450 to $500 for the item. This can give you a good idea of the value. I can not give you an exact value because I can not find yours. You can always contact a antique shop in your area to find out the exact value of this item.
This dresser is in pristine condition. I am wondering who the manufacturer is, what wood it is, and what price to sell it at. It is very functional and looks great. I'm looking through my photographs to see if that information was taken. The dresser is part of my father's estate, I was planning to put it on Craigslist for $500 and see what happened.
Some think that is way too low and others too high. It is a beautiful piece, in great condition and I thought it was a good place to start.
Look in the drawers for an identifying marking. In my area, brown furniture does not sell at all.I think your price is too high, at least where I live.
