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What year would this be
I found this chair behind a wall that came down in our house it was all taken apart and put there. Does anyone know what era this would be from? There ...
Can anyone tell me anything about this sideboard?
My mother gave me this piece of furniture, from an old house she had purchased in western Pennsylvania. Can anyone tell me anything about it?
I believe ...
What year and maker for my china hutch.
My mother who is almost 60 has had this china hutch in storage and she wanted to get rid of it. So I told her i wanted it. She said that it was her grandmothers....
Unknown piece not very old
Picked this up from the older neighbor next door. Don't know anything about it or what it is. The neighbor left it behind so is of no help. Is not that ...
Mystery -- mark of scissors on old desk
We have a library desk that we were told was made around 1915. It has a dark mark on the desktop (lower right) in the shape of scissors. They look like ...
Help! I think I have a gem, ...
My wife purchased this desk at a church auction for $10, and wanted to paint it immediately! I held her off successfully, and am now wondering if I was ...
Please Tell Me What This Item Is Called and How Old it is??
The woman I received this piece from, and also a lot of guests I have had tell me that this is a valuable antique. I do not know what it is called nor ...
1930's Bedroom Furniture
1930's (?) Vanity and cane seat chair. I was told it was mahogany. My daughter bought it about 20+ yrs ago at a garage sale. There is a partial label ...
Antique Buffet
I recently inherited this buffet from my grandmother's estate. There are not many manufacturer marks on it but here's what it does have.
On the back ...
Need help to date this hutch
Can anyone tell me that year this hutch was likely made? It's part of a dining set, with 7 chairs and a buffet, all in the same style, all mahogany. The ...
Antique Jelly Safe
I was given this piece by a very good friend. She said it was a "Jelly Safe". It has no markings what so ever, but does have some dovetailing as well ...
Lewittes chair
I have a chair Lewittes 1837 C it has the label on the bottom Fabric Calif Color Sable Finish AS schedule 23-T-01
I was wondering if is a collectible ...
Need assistance please: What is this thing?!?!
I recently rented a room in my friends ranch style home and this item was part of the furnishings - intended for me to use as a bedside table. I asked ...
Unknown name&style
My mom passed away in July 08 god bless her, she has a table that I'd like to find out what they call this type of table.And if possible find out the value ...
Does anyone have any knowledge to share on this piece?
Was hoping to get any information we can on this piece. Date? Maker? Origin? Value? We found this piece in Tennessee on vacation 2 years ago and just recently ...
Antique English Insect Cabinet from mid 1800s
My father, an entomologist on the side, has commissioned me to sell an insect cabinet he came across in the purchase of some butterflies. It was made by ...
sideboard/buffet
I bought this yesterday in Rocky Point, NC from a lady at a re-sale shop. I only paid $185.00 for it. It appears to be walnut. It is solid wood. The top ...
do not know what this is called can someone help me?
My mother recently bought this piece at a yard sale and I am curious to know what type of antique it is. If you know please let me know.
Jacobean?
My husband got this from his grandmother whom said it was her parents. She died in 2001. I was wondering if it is Jacobean, what era, and what it maybe ...
Tapestry Footstool
I "inherited" this piece along with many other household items. I was able to identify much of the china, and other fine items in the grouping, but this ...
Is it of any value?
I acquired this piece of furniture and know nothing about it. I cleaned it up a bit, apparently it was sitting in a barn for quite a while. My cousin got ...
Help what is this????
Please help me date these pieces-I have no idea what decade to even begin with. I purchased these from an antique dealer in Rochester NY ten years ago....
What is this called?
My husband and I recently inherited a beautiful antique piece of furniture, but we have no idea exactly what it is or what it is called. When my husband'...
Analyze my antique furniture.
Hi, could you advise me as to what this is please it belonged to an old lady, i just wondered what this item is.
-How much is this worth?
-Where is ...
Is this a European antique?
Hello all,
I have bought this piece on ebay for 255$ last year. I think it was a good deal and loved it right away, but I have no information about ...
a Corsican furniture??
I'm writing a short research paper on an illustration I found in a 19C English travel book. I was hoping someone could give an idea as to what type of ...
Upholstered rocker
I know very ,little about this piece other than there is horsehair in the seat. I would be grateful for any opinions about date, style, etc. Thanks
Can anyone identify this for us?
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We have acquired a set of dressers and we have no idea what kind they are or what year they are. We are curious to know as much about them as possible....
Can anyone identify this for us?
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We have acquired a set of dressers and we have no idea what kind they are or what year they are. We are curious to know as much about them as possible....
Can anyone identify this for us?
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We have acquired a set of dressers and we have no idea what kind they are or what year they are. We are curious to know as much about them as possible....
1930s Cavalier Bedroom set
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I purchased an "antique" 1930s Cavalier bedroom set - full size bed, dresser w/mirror (3 drawers), and what seems to be an armoire or tall boy dresser ...
what is this called?
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I'm told that this is an old piece of kitchen furniture. Some have called it a dry sink, some a hutch, and one called it a buffet. I inhertited it from ...
Need help with information on a liquor cabinet
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Hello,
I have had this liquor cabinet for a while now and am thinking about refinishing it. This will be my first time refinishing anything. Before ...
Could you please help me date and Identify this vanity table...
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My mother gave me this vanity when I was a teenager 30+ years ago. I know she bought it at an antique store here in Pennsylvania, but thats all I know ...
"Libry-Dine" Table
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Do you have any information on a table called "Libry-Dine Table." The table with 101 uses. It was made in USA aprox. 1900.
Antique or Vintage? Tub chair, carved legs, arms
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I would like any information, as to period, possible wood type, and possible value of this tub chair with carved legs and arms,and curved back.
Thank ...
children's wardrobe
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I have an antique children's wardrobe which i believe is over 100 years old and i'm not sure what it is worth... can anybody help?
Mary Herron Co. Inc
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Hi I've inherited a small three legged table with a tiny oval plaque that reads "Mary Herron Co. Inc. Los Angeles Creators of period and modern furniture"...
What is our Cabinet of Drawers??
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My husband and I bought a house and this was left in the cellar. It is very large and heavy. The drawers are all different sizes and there are old tools ...
What is the story on this odd Old Hickory shelf?
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I recently acquired this double shelf. It has metal rings at the top rear and bottom front. I presume the top rear ones are for hanging it on the wall?...
Date made? 3 Piece armchair setting
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I bought these the other day - i thought they had a beautiful shape and I thought I would recover them and restore them. The lady I bought them from didn'...
antique dressers
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I have two dressers with a tiger like pattern on the wood..A single and double with mirrors.I would like an est of the year and approx value..tks John....
??Chair
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I was given this chair as a gift many years ago. I can't find any identifying marks on it. I have searched the internet many many times and have come ...
??Chair
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I was given this chair as a gift many years ago. I can't find any identifying marks on it. I have searched the internet many many times and have come ...
Antique bedroom chair
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This chair was given to me by my mother-in-law. It was her aunts. I am wondering what the year and value of this chair would be. There are no markings ...
What is the use of this furniture piece?
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My daughter bought this lovely old piece of furniture but has NO IDEA what the two cabinets to both sides were used for!
I am wondering if it is a hamper ...
red sofa
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I received this sofa three years ago and have tried to research the sofa. I would like to know if it is worth anything. I believe it is teak and has velvet ...
Any information about these chairs?
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I picked up these chairs off the side of the road in Lexington, MA, any idea how old they or what they might be worth?
Any and all information would ...
Mystery Mohawk
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My father gave me this antique wood bar, that he found in his garage. My boyfriend stripped the old paint off, and sanded it down, then finished it. We ...
Unknow piece please help
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this piece measures about 5 ft tall by 6.5 ft in length and 2 ft wide please help with the name year and value
Vintage Highback Chair, Refurbished
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This chair had a frame only with fabric rotted away when I found it. I had it professionally redone. Its beautiful with an expensive fabric. Can someone ...
Metal stand with glass bowl attached
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I purchased this item at a yard sale.I have no idea what it is but I know I had to have it. The metal base is about1 19" tall, the glass bowl attached ...
I need information on this carved piece
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I know nothing about this piece it is large desk and has 3 chairs to match
Custom Furniture
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Custom Furniture World is the ultimate source for the finest European antique reproduction furniture. Whether it be French country style or furniture reminiscent ...
AR MOIRE
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I bought this Ar moire at a yard sale for 50 dollars, to use for linen storage.I would appreciate any info. on it, such as age, value, & care.On the back ...
is my corner unit an antique? help
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I was gave this my my granmother. Does any one know if it is an antique or just a common corner unit? someone offered me £40 and I would like to know if ...
Chinese Furniture in Kansas
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I am a History student at Baker University in Baldwin City KS. I am doing a research project on three pieces of Chinese furniture in our museum. It came ...
old western african furniture
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Hi,I'm from Serbia and my English is not very well, but I hope you will understand what I want to ask you. My friend has an old african furniture about ...
Folk art from 1891
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This was purchased 35+ years ago in a small antique shop on the East coast. Can anyone tell us what this piece of furniture is used for? We are contemplating ...
Old Cain Arm Chair
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Hi there, i have been scrawling across this site for a while now, it’s nice to see all the furniture, and now i finally have a question to ask, I have ...
Need Help identifying a mahogany dresser
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Hi There
I have recieved this picture from a friend and she wants me to help age and Identify this Mahogany dresser.
I have not been able to see ...
Secretary Bar Cabinet?
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I'm trying to figure out as to what this piece of furniture is exactly and the time period when it was made. I was told it's a "secretary bar cabinet" because ...
Leigh Dutton
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Hi
I have been given 2 chinese brass vases with dragons wrapped around them, the heads sitting out from the actual vase. They are about 7kg each in weight ...
Is it a bed a couch or a day bed? or?
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My neighbors moved out to a smaller house and gave me this furniture. I should have asked some questions about its history and how it was acquired.
It ...
Upholstered Platform Spring Rocker
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I am looking for any information on this rocking chair I recently bought. There are no labels or marks. The woodwork has decorative elements carved on ...
AAA Greer Furniture Mfg., Lebanon Tenessee
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I have a five drawer dresser with this stamp inside one drawer. It was given to me by my Aunt from Mississippi. It has two small drawers on top and three ...
dresser from Nelson Matter Grand Rapids Michigan
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Can you hlp me date this dresser? The metal label says Nelson Matter Grand Rapids Michigan, established 1844. It has glass coasters on the feet. The feet ...
dresser from Nelson Matter Grand Rapids Michigan
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can anyone date this dresser a little closer the metal tab inside dresser says Nelson Matter Grand Rapids Michigan established 1844 the wood is either ...
Family Heirloom - Need help to identify
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This antique server?? has recently been passed to me from my Aunt who passed on aged 95. It came from England to Australia. It is in need of some TLC ...
Old Jelly Cupboard - What Type of Wood??
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I have an old Jelly Cupboard, but have no idea what kind of wood it is made of. The back and shelves are very old soft individual wood boards, and the ...
antique or not?
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This is a buffet type dresser that was my grams. She had alot of furniture from the 30's and 40's here and I would love to know if this is one of them?...
Atcraft
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Have found an old cot in my attic made by a company called atcraft. I know they ceased rading in the 1980's but know nothing else about them except that ...
Jacobean Chest on legs? I love this and would like to know more
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I purchased this item 4 years ago (it was in the back of an antique shop) and I LOVE it, but I am unable to find anything like it since...I would love ...
Is this a piece of Antique Furniture - Childrens Furniture?
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Hi,
The previous home owner left this piece of furniture behind. It measures 29 1/2 inches wide, 28 inches tall, and 15 1/2 inches in depth. There are ...
What is this mantle worth?
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This thing was in our house when we got it. We can only estimate that it is at least 40-50 years old. It is in very poor condition but I just wanted ...
Mystery Cabinet
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I got this one for free, it has speaker holes (covered) on the side and was obviously at some point a stereo cabinet. I cannot find any identifying marks ...
Antique Victorla Record Player
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My husband inherited an old record player and we where wondering how much it was worth and what year model it was. We are not even sure if the name of ...
Help Id-ing Dresser
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This is a follow-on. This is the larger of the two dressers that goes with my bed. I would love to know style and approximate age.
Thank You!!!
Grady
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4 tier corner shelf
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Story told: This piece was brought to California from either China or the Philippines after WWII.
Just curious as to how much truth could be to the story....
Antique Office Desk
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I purchased this from an antique dealer in Memphis, TN for $595. I don't have any information about the unit other than it's probably 1920's- 1940's and ...
What is this??
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Hi,
My husband has had this piece in his garage ever since we married. It was given to him by someone who owed him money for a job he did (totally unrelated ...
Small Cabinet
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This is a cabinet that was in my mother-in-laws house when we inherited it in 1990.There is one shelf inside and a groove along the top in back as if maybe ...
Antique China Cabinet
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My mother bought this from an antique dealer in Chicago about 20 years ago. He did not tell her much about it but she told me that she paid $650.00 dollars ...
Unique Antique Chair
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My Mom passed away last year and I have some of her furniture. I have a chair that I have never seen before anywhere. Can you tell me about it and it's ...
Bedroom furniture w/ antique vanity
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My husbands grandmother passed away last Saturday night. Upon returning to NC for her memorial services, we (my husband, his brother and family and my ...
Buffet Table??
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My boyfriend was given this piece of furniture from a friend and we were wanting to know if it is antique or not. All we were told is that its possibly ...
old mirror with lady head on it.
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Here is a lovely old mirror - we have no idea what it's worth! It has been passed down through grandmother. Any hints would be hugely helpful!!
old inlaid settee & chair set - French?
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These were passed down though my family and we have no idea what they are or what they're worth. It's a chair and loveseat/settee. I'll put a pic of the ...
Does anyone know anything about this piece?
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Purchased this hutch from a garage sale and was told it was their grandparents and passed down. Has no markings that I can find.Very heavy piece. Anyone ...
Can anyone help me with the origins or history of this hutch
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This was passed down to me from family and I am convinced that it is an antique, I just don't know where to begin to verify it. It separates into two units ...
Any information on this China Cabinet/Hutch, please
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I would really like any info on this piece. The only markings I have found are on the hardware. The skeleton key latch has N.L.CO. ROCKFORD stamped on ...
Antique side board
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Not sure if thats the correct name for this piece of furniture?
I recently inherited it from an aunt. I don't know anything about its age, style etc;...
1930's ? Bed room Furniture
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1930's (?) bed is almost a full sized bed but is a bit narrow measuring a tad over 52" wide. The length is standard. We are missing the original bed ...
1930's ? Bedroom Furniture
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1930's (?) Dresser has dovetailed drawers as does the vanity and is a dark wood, maybe mahogany because the insides have a definite red tint. The ring ...
1930's ? Bedroom Furniture
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1930's (?) Dresser has dovetailed drawers as does the vanity and is a dark wood, maybe mahogany because the insides have a definite red tint. The ring ...
can you help??
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I recently acquired this dresser from my Dad's belongings. I am very curious about its age or anything else you might be able to tell me thank you very ...
Sideboard
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Hi I am looking to sell the following sideboard but have no idea of the period description.
Can you help?
Need help with this secretary
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I bought this a local antique store the other day. I'd really like to know what it is and what it's worth.
The drawer doesn't have dove tailed joints ...
antique wardrobe / desk?
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I found at a yard sale today a antique wardrobe / desk.
The drawers on the left side are hand cut dovetail. The top drawer opens and the face comes ...
china cabinet round glass front
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Recently I came across this cabinet and I am very interested in any new information.
This is the information I received from the previous
owner.
The ...
Can you help us determine the value of this antique wardrobe?
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We have an antique wardrobe. My father purchased it several years ago at a local antique shop. He gave it to us when we purchased out first home. Now ...
Antique buffet
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Hello!
I have a furniture, but I don't know anything about it.
It was may grandmother's mother.
Could you tell me something about it?
Thanks!
Kori
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Antique Armoire purchased in Germany
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This piece was purchased in Germany from our regular antiques dealer. Can anyone tell me where and when it was likely made? What kind of wood it might ...
ANTIQUE FURNITURE HANDIWORK-NEVER SEEN-ONLY IN THE WORLD-ART CARVINGS DINING ROOM SET
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I have special unique massively-teak furniture,never seen, complete dining room-quality work of art-handicraft-carvings, original (not copy, reproduction,...
Wardrobe with copper in-lad in sml doors behind glass.
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This wardrobe has been in the family for at least 30 years at the time I acquired it I was told it was 100 year's old. I understand it is English Oak, never ...
Leather top Desk
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This desk was passed down to me & I was considering selling it on Craigslist...ONLY due to the fact I need to come up with money for bills. I don't want ...
unknown sideboard
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Does anyone know what period this might be from or what wood it is, or how much it might be worth? I was given it on buying my first house by a kindly ...
Made of brass and glass - what is this?
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I purchased this at a garage sale. It is a very unique stand designed for some purpose. It is 23" high (not counting handle) and 12" across. It is 5-...
Can anyone tell me about this?
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This was given to me 40 years ago by an old friend who at the time was 70 years old and said that it belonged to her mother. I'm not sure how far back ...
1946 Victrola Cabinet record player
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Hi Folks,
So... my wife and I have started clearing out the house that belonged to her aunt and (previously) her grandparents. There are antiques ...
Unknown Dinette Set
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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone could help me determine the origin of a dinette set that belonged to my grandfather, that was supposedly given to him by his ...
Can you recognize this sideboard style?
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This sideboard was recently bought in France.
I am hoping someone will recognize the style and period it might have been made.
It is extremely heavy ...
ANTIQUE WARDROBE
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We want to move into smaller premises and will find some of our furniture to be too large. We have a beautiful wardrobe for sale but we would first like ...
ANTIQUE WARDROBE
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80+ year old wardrobe 2,24m tall x 1,915m wide x 0,475m deep.Please help to identify and estimate selling price.
Church Street, Liverpool golf / croquet rack
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I own what appears to be a wooden antique golf / croquet rack that bears the inscription Church Street, Liverpool. I am looking to put the item up for ...
Curious Curio Cabinet Behemoth
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My mother bought this giant curio cabinet at auction in the mid 80's. It's got a dark wood with light streaks (walnut?, Tiger Oak?)and my instinct says ...
What kind of stand is this?
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Do not have much more than this picture? Any help on identifying this piece would be great!
Looking for any information on this antique furniture
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I have already put a picture of the front of it on but never got ant replies. I thought maybe if i put a picture of the back, that someone would be ...
Pink Enigma
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I recently inherited a dresser that has turned out to be an enigma. My grandmother bought it for $6 in north Louisiana 70 years ago. My aunt, who helped ...
Baby George Washington Set
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I have a antique dining room set. It has a likeness of George Washington under each seat. My Grand Mother always referred to it as a Baby George Washington ...
Cupboard from Denmark
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I just bought this cupboard from an antique dealer in South Texas. It came from Denmark in a shipment with several similar cupboards. I would like to ...
Turned furniture foot
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I have this piece of furniture. I believe it is Mahogany, I would like to know the style. approximate date if you can help. I think it is mid 1800's to ...
Value my vanity
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My wife and I inherited this vanity from family, and while we love it we have no room to keep it. I'm not sure of its value so instead of selling it for ...
Curio Cabinet
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Hi, this belongs to my mother in law, I am trying to help her identify it. I was told it is 17th French. It appears to be in excellent condition for ...
Could use some help
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This couch and chair/footstool were given to me and have been in my family for some time. There is a tear on the couch.I have no information about them....
Help ! Am I French, Italian or Prussian?
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I just inherited these.
My parents bought a house in Gross Point Park , MI in 1955 and this pair of cabinets was in the dining room as part of the furniture....
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