Hello! I purchased this table recently ($300cad) and love it but would like to know more about it. I have tried to do some research on my own but can't seem to find much. Does anyone have info to share? What would true value be? Is this an old table?
I was told it was used in our local Eatons department store (Winnipeg MB) as a display table for men's ties. When the store closed in 1999, the woman I bought it from purchased it and has had it until now. But would it date back to early 1900s possibly? Is it worth having it fixed? The bottom shelf is not fitting well therefore doesn't sit well. I am new to collecting. But was taken by this table and excited to have it in my home. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Beautiful table. Some history behind the glass ball/claw legs. The ball and claw foot was introduced in the 1700s. The design of the ball and claw originated in the Orient and later circulated throughout Europe. Claws holding a stone is a symbol taken from Chinese myths. The ball and claw was popular in England from 1710 until 1750.
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Going to sell this gorgeous table. Oak antique. No idea value of it. Open to suggestions
I'm assuming you are asking about value for just the table as you do not mention chairs. The chairs do not seem to be of the same type/style as the table.
I did not find but a couple of dining tables this small as most true dining tables are larger and usually have 1-4 leaves - rectangular or round.
This table would cost a small fortune to ship and most sellers usually list large items as 'local pick up only.
This would mean the final value would depend on how your area feels about this style of furniture.
You should start your price at about $600 with local pick up only and all offers considered. Leave it posted for several weeks and if no offers received then reduce the price and wait again.
Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are good sites for items like this.
I have not been able to identify the origins of this mahogany dining table. It is oval with twin pedestals in the form of 3 feathers. Limited markings order the table top. 4 photos. Please help.
This might be an impossible task for any of us to help you with. Your table does not have a manufacturing label or name on it so it makes it even harder for one of us to identify this table.
A lot of furniture that is labeled with the 4 to 6 digits are often date codes of when the piece was made. This is a furniture forum where a lot of people go to ask the same exact question you are asking now. Please read some of the answers here because they are very helpful to you. A lot of furniture like this can't be identified according to the comments here. Some piece after along searching and identifying some of the design can be narrowed down a bit but a lot of people never find the answers they ware looking for. designaddict.com/
If you want to know more bout this maybe you can speak with an antique dealer in your area. They might have a bit more knowledge than the people here tod and could help you narrow down the time, era, and maybe the company who made this. With out knowing more about this and just having the number I am running into the same issues as so many people are when they want to identify a piece of furniture like this.
Thank you in advance! I inherited this oak table and chairs. Supposedly they are a couple of hundred years old from Germany. I intend to sell it so I am looking for information about it ie: could it be from Germany, how old is it and approximate value.
Thank you.
In your case, this one is very hard to determine and you should actually seek help from an antique dealer in your area. Your area will determine the real value of this table and chairs. The dealer can help you to identify this table and tell you who actually made it. They will also know the real value of this item where you live.
Information on this type of furniture will probably have to come from an expert but another member, Pghgirl, is very knowledgeable about types and circa so maybe she will be able to supply at least some of what you are looking for.
Watch for her answer later.
I can only say that I would take a few more pictures; especially of the underneath of table and chairs, and try to see if you can get an appraisal.
There are several sites that offer free appraisals so you might try several of these to see if have any information about your set.
You should supply any,even small, amount of information you know about the set: who did you inherit it from - where did they live in their early life - did they immigrate from another county - who supplied the information about this set being over 200 years old where did they get that information - where is the set presently located - measurements of table - is it a solid top or does it have a leaf or drop down.
Since you do not have a brand name the more information and pictures you provide the better information you will receive.
This will be time consuming but hopefully you will gleam a little information from any appraiser who feels you have a valuable set.
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According to the size of city where you are located, you may be able to find auction houses and dome of these have what is called 'appraisal day' so look into this to see if you have something like this.
Sometimes an antique dealer will offer information but be careful and do your research before selling to anyone.
Can anyone tell me what style of table this is? Period, age?
It is a Duncan Phyfe STYLE table (NOT an actual DF piece as most of those are in museum).
It is most likely from the 1940s, based on the feet.
There is a slight chance it is a 1970s re-pro piece (it would need looked at in person by an expert who can see the construction and feel the heft of the piece).
Many brands made these and often when you see people selling them they just call them a Duncan Phyfe Side Table.
If you are looking to sell it, I can try to help you value it. I can tell you furniture values are regional, so it would be general guidance. If you want something specific, I suggest asking around to vintage re-sellers in your town (shops) and asking how much it would cost to buy the piece in their shop.
That will give you retails for your town. If you, as a person, are selling it, you will get less than retail, but it can give you a good starting point.
Post back with an update!
Looks like a nice all around side table.
The claw feet would generally date it to the 40's but as Pghgirl stated it could be a later model just fashioned after the original Duncan Phyfe style.
It is particularly nice because it has the double stand where the majority of these tables only have the center stand with 3 to 4 legs.
Be sure you have checked all areas on the underside for any markings or even numbers.
If you decide to show pictures to someone when asking for information be sure to show pictures of the underside as this workmanship usually helps to date a table.
Can anyone tell me if this table and chairs are old, I purchased for $100 to redo. I started and someone told me it looks old and possibly valuable.
I have found one marking where one of the seats came off but that's all.
