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.
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.
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 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?
It's possible this is a true 'original' but if it is, it will probably never be worth what it would have been had it never been redone/painted.
This may have originally been white and then someone painted it pink(?) and now it has been redone again.
It may be attractive to someone that 'likes' vintage redone pieces but the value may be less than $100. However, your area may be good for this style/type of furniture (usually sold as pick up only - very expensive to ship).
If you add pictures of the back and inside/underside of drawers you may be able to post pictures on furniture forums and see what those members think.
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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.
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.
