Ironically, I just bought a very similar one from the local thrift. Paid a whole $7.00. I assumed Swedish but similar ones came from other places...
While not from a big name maker, these have the look that is sought after. You are in a unique market that most of us can't relate to. Don't use...
I probably would have left them alone but it is not the end of the world. MCM furniture is one of the few areas of the furniture market where...
They are somewhat similar but I don't see a match.
It is a tough one. It is written on an undulating surface so that exacerbates the problem. I took about 15 photos of the signature and these...
No expert on Windsor chairs but I do have a couple observations. These do look older and, at least the one on the right, seems to be a single...
Here are a couple more signature enhancements. First is the above enhanced signature taken a step further. [ATTACH] This is the other signature...
I am one of the few that is not a big fan of Chihuly. I find much of his work overly fussy and colors garish. I find the hanging ceiling works...
I would think it would hurt its value as a true MCM piece. I understand painting a damaged piece but not one that can relatively easily be...
Just a Chihuly wannabe but by who? About 9" at the widest point. Ground but not polished bottom. Signature is hard to read/photograph. Last 2...
Would think the lower end of the spectrum. People seem to want what others have/want, or are trying to match something they have. On the other...
Have seen variations from Lane over the years. I wonder if they were made for particular large retailers to provide a unique option. I think...
No reason to believe that this is not as made. I am not sure this is worth the effort to refinish. Drexel quality dropped drastically in later...
Unusual chair. Probably circa 1890. Pre-dates your grandparent's immigration so they possibly brought it with them.
This is virtually identical (but a bit smaller) to a family piece that I know dates to 1900. I do think the backer board is a replacement.
A quick internet search doesn't bring up any. I have a Haeger book around here somewhere. Will have to try and look it up.
Had to pay a bit more for this than I usually do for such things but where will you see another for $20.00? 13" Haeger heron or stork vase....
Is it plaster? Would think 50s at the earliest. By the 70s, cheaper ones were made of plastic.
At least 19th century but could be older. Built like a strong-box. Can't say I have seen anything quite like it here in the US. Using search...
As suggested, a fairly modern import. Was probably a few hundered when new (with the table). Just used furniture at this point so I don't think...
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