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Hi all, can anyone provide me with any infomation on these drawers? Age, style and estimated retail value?

I have seen them in an upcoming auction and is local to me so I would like to try and find out a bit more about them if possible.

Im after furniture for my home that has a good chance of retaining its value or perhaps even increasing in value.

Many thanks Cervorn

 

English oak 1930s. Not terribly valuable. Bought a similar one for $60.00 retail because I liked it and needed it for myself at the time. Probably overpaid since, with some time and diligence, could find for considerably less. Can't see this really going down in value since we are pretty much at rock bottom for brown furniture.

 

Thanks for your reply, think I will look elsewhere as I am after stuff that is a little older.

What do you mean when you say 'brown furniture' ?

Thanks C

 

He means that brown furniture hasnt been desirable in the market for at least a decade. Who knows why people embrace fiberboard crap over nice well made real wood ?

 

dark stained furniture , made long ago...that our parents and grand parents had , made to last , made in the 100' s of thousands , that are now on the market , that almost no one aged 20 to 45 wants anything to do with ....EXCEPT....when it's passed down to them and they think they can sell Grandpa's treasured antique bedroom set for $10,000......but find out it's barely worth $500. !!!!!!!!!

 

I know no one truly knows but does anyone see dark furniture, becoming fashionable and therefore valuable in the future, I love the look of dark furniture compared to lighter stuff, so it seems like my interest in furniture has come around at the right time and hopefully when I do fancy a change I could make some money, something that definitely wouldn't happen shopping at ikea?

Thanks C

 

while there may be a future for these types of furniture.......if there is.....it will be a the top level of craftsmanship...and condition......just because sooooooooooo many were made .

 

So pieces that contain a makers mark, one of distinction and only then when in good untouched condition?

Could you provide me with few names that could possibly fit this criteria? That way I can start researching to see if there is any I'm drawn too

Thanks

 

You also need to look for style and craft, that can make a difference, too. Are you in the UK or what? (I know UK good makers best.)

 

UK based, so English oak if possible (unless their are better options) And I tend to like simple clean styles but with texture and visable grain. Really not keen on the wood that almost looks plastic (unsure of the name ? I see alot of carved stuff in the finish)

Thanks

 

I think you'd like English Arts and Crafts. Maples, Waring and Gillow, Heals and Liberty are the big boys on that. Google on Voysey, and the stuff he designed. You'll find unmarked pieces for less money: have a look at English Art Nouveau as well. Some is a bit fussy, but there are some lovely pieces with copper and metal embellishments. There's also later copies between the wars, by companies like E Gomme and Olde Charme.

Have a look here: https://www.loveantiques.com/period/arts-and-crafts-(1880-1910) and also here: https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiques/antique-furniture?period=19950

And these are lovely: https://arts-and-crafts-furniture.co.uk/

 

Maybe its to heavy to move.I sold all my 70's pine furniture at a flea market in one day.They did not want any thing to do with my solid oak furniture that was priced the same as the pine.

 

Definitely English Arts and Crafts. Clean lines, quality construction, lasts for lifetimes.