Paint can be spectacular on furniture if done correctly and by someone that knows what they are doing.
Well, I'd say mission accomplished on both counts! These cupboards are still very popular and collectible today, Mom should be pleased.
Yeah, is a neat term, Kuchenbuffet and, i would guess 20th century Hoosier cabs evolved from 19th century Stepback cupboards. Basically same form,...
EXACTLY all_fakes! it just gives the whole industry a black eye. Fakes are an issue in the old furniture world but nothing like the numbers you &...
I see, Dear ol' Mom! Well, obviously you liked it so yes, it'll be OK! In America you found these cabinets in 19th century kitchens mainly because...
Not a clue what it's worth in europe/england but others will be along that might know, i am guessing you are in the UK?
If it is mixed woods (oak & pine) that indicates it probably was painted originally and then stripped which, hurts value.
Stepback cupboard (in america), looks like mixed woods to me.
Yeah, agrees with above posts, also called an X frame folding chair or Dante chair. Here is a mid 16th century example at marhamchurch...
Yeah, I don't think it really matters much what the actual numbers are, what matters in my view is the perception by the general public of the...
Yeah, that's the key word there, entertainment. Although i know nothing about the market in Britain but claims of 40% of the market there being...
Hmmmm, Yeah, true or not it does cast a negative shadow over the antique industry in general and just gives the public another reason to PASS.
Yeah, i hear what you are saying but trust me, i am not "confirmed", site still recognizes me as james conrad but i can't edit any of my posts...
Yeah, i hear you but none of that matters, there is obviously a glitch in antiquers software and, as noted, there has not been a new member post...
Another thing i notice, on Introductions forum, there has not been a post since Feb 21 which is over 2 weeks ago, just sayin...........
Alrighty Then! I stopped receiving email alerts several weeks ago on threads i started or commented on so today i decided to tinker with my...
Yep, change is sometimes painful no matter the industry but, change is also inevitable, no getting around it. What works today just ain't...
Interesting article by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond in MAD yesterday about the antiques biz and how it's changed & how the internet has...
I don't mind paying if i get to examine outstanding examples in my area of collecting interest, you usually learn a great deal. Ditto for shows,...
Agrees, yes, the Grove Park Inn is a wonderful hotel, very popular and, THE place to stay if you are in the area. That's the thing about Asheville...
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