I doubt it came with glass originally, but someone may have used one later for protection. The veneers on mid century tables tend to be pretty...
Agree that the "1897" was likely a model number, not a date. Saw another Lexington drop leaf Phyfe-style table with the number 1834 stenciled...
I don't get into repairs apart from re-gluing joints and loose veneers. I know the local Woodcraft store carries a decent selection, though it's...
Speaking of massive desks and low prices, I've got one of these 96" wide beasts in my refinishing queue. According to the seller of the one...
I agree that more traditional and heavier desks are going cheap. But I've seen higher demand for mid century and contemporary desks since...
True, Freemans lost $5200 in buyer fees plus another $2-$3K on seller side. Expensive mistake.
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Yes. I’ve had a few “ Memphis style” pieces and they’ve sold quickly. That and Golden Girls rattan. Anything else?
I would post on Marketplace and Craigslist
I agree, but what elements of “80’s style” will be most popular?
Love the carvings. It would be interesting to know all the people who've owned it the past 500 years.
This one is showing as sold for $750 on Chairish. So maybe start the whole set for $1000? [ATTACH]
Surprisingly, this style with the cream lacquer and gold is becoming popular again. My 19 year old daughter is a fan and would buy them. I'd...
Or more like this where they were all in one cabinet? [ATTACH]
Something like this where the lower section had deeper shelves?[ATTACH]
@James Conrad I was watching this chest that just sold a few minutes ago at an auction in Austin for $800. It was described as: "English William...
Was for sale on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/709185359/vintage-rembrandt-torchiere-lamp?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
Looks to be same lamp. Rembrandt label. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Looks a lot like British maker E. Gomme (who later made G Plan) sets from the 30's but I scanned their old catalogs online and didn't see this...
Stiffel or Rembrandt would be my guess. Is there an label on the socket? That's the first place to look on these types of lamps.
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