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!
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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!
