http://www.efi-costarica.com The complete antique furniture information guide online, everything about antique furniture on 1 website, from recognizing to restoring. Great tips on buying and selling antiques! en-us antique furniture Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:19:40 GMT Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:19:40 GMT efi-costarica.com http://www.efi-costarica.com/upholstered-rocker.html 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. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:19:36 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/could-you-please-help-me-date-and-identify-this-vanity-table.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:00:01 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/can-anyone-identify-this-for-us1.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:56:35 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/can-anyone-identify-this-for-us.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:55:10 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/can-anyone-identify-this-for-us.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:55:09 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/a-corsican-furniture.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:53:36 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/need-help-with-information-on-a-liquor-cabinet.html 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 I Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:46:15 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/antique-or-vintage-tub-chair-carved-legs-arms.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:42:44 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/is-my-corner-unit-an-antique-help.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:38:26 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/unknow-piece-please-help.html this piece measures about 5 ft tall by 6.5 ft in length and 2 ft wide please help with the name year and Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:33:09 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/what-year-would-this-be.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:30:28 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/chinese-furniture-in-kansas.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:28:21 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/old-western-african-furniture.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:20:14 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/folk-art-from-1891.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:17:44 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/vintage-highback-chair-refurbished.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:10:11 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/what-is-our-cabinet-of-drawers.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:07:29 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/old-cain-arm-chair.html Hi there, i have been scrawling across this site for a while now, its nice to see all the furniture, and now i finally have a question to ask, I have Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:06:49 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/need-help-identifying-a-mahogany-dresser.html 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 the Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:47:33 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/any-information-about-these-chairs.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:40:26 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/mystery-mohawk.html 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. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:37:04 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/leigh-dutton.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:34:42 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/upholstered-platform-spring-rocker.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:31:12 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/what-is-the-use-of-this-furniture-piece.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:11:18 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/what-is-this-called1.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:10:22 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/librydine-table.html Do you have any information on a table called Libry-Dine Table. The table with 101 uses. It was made in USA aprox. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:09:21 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/antique-dressers1.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:08:51 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/mary-herron-co-inc.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:08:04 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/aaa-greer-furniture-mfg-lebanon-tenessee.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:07:21 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/red-sofa.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:05:48 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/antique-bedroom-chair.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:05:08 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/dresser-from-nelson-matter-grand-rapids-michigan1.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:04:17 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/chair1.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:59:30 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/childrens-wardrobe.html 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? Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:58:03 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/metal-stand-with-glass-bowl-attached.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:57:28 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/chair.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:56:41 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/custom-furniture.html Custom Furniture World is the ultimate source for the finest European antique reproduction furniture. Whether it be French country style or furniture Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:55:02 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/what-is-the-story-on-this-odd-old-hickory-shelf.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:51:24 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/1930s-cavalier-bedroom-set.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:49:49 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/date-made-3-piece-armchair-setting.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:48:43 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/i-need-information-on-this-carved-piece.html I know nothing about this piece it is large desk and has 3 chairs to Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:40:43 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/unkown-desk-please-help.html I recieved this Desk as a gift from a friend who bought this desk at a auction (auction price 6000$). He told me that the auctioneer told him that Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:37:53 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/charleston-antiques.html Could anyone help me with some research? I need some examples of a secretary or sideboard, as well as a reading table, that would have been in Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:35:43 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/help-identify-and-what-is-it-worth.html Hi, This is a Antique Secretary that my mother and father had ( both have passed away). I can't find any labels or markings on it. It is in very Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:34:25 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/can-anyone-tell-me-anything-about-this-sideboard.html 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 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:30:44 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/secretary-bar-cabinet.html 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 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:22:23 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/is-it-a-bed-a-couch-or-a-day-bed-or.html 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. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:13:53 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/rocking-chair.html Handed down 3 Gens that i know of,any info would be Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:12:33 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/dresser-from-nelson-matter-grand-rapids-michigan.html can anyone date this dresser a little closer the metal tab inside dresser says Nelson Matter Grand Rapids Michigan established 1844 the wood is Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:11:00 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/family-heirloom-need-help-to-identify.html 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 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:09:07 GMT http://www.efi-costarica.com/old-jelly-cupboard-what-type-of-wood.html 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 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:08:27 GMT