Featured HELP IDENTIFYING/DATING A SIDEBOARD

I'd like to sell an inherited sideboard but have no idea how old it is or what it's worth. I've looked all over online and haven't found anything similar. It weighs A TON even without the marble top.

It's in a bit of a cramped space and I can't move it myself, so these are the best overall pics I could get. There are two shelves per side. Thought the type of key might help with identification as well. Marble top is in that wooden casing for transport.

Any help at all would be appreciated.

Front of sideboard by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Front angle by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Mable top of sideboard by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Top of Sideboard by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Foot of sideboard by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Interior left by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Center cabinet by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Door of center cabinet by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Shelf edge detail by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Key to sideboard doors by The Good Doctor posted May 24, 2019 at 2:12 PM

 

It's difficult to tell much without a full front view/photo, I'll guess C. 1900 based on the shelf brackets. Where are you located, europe or the states?

 

Southern CA.

 

Thanks for letting us know, always helpful to know where old furniture is located at the moment.

 

looks like an art deco serpentine buffet/credenza. people are asking alot for them pretty.

 

Yeah they are! Quick google brought this one up at 1stDibs by french designer Maurice Rinck. It has a similar shelf edge detail.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/s...ic-macassar-ebony-maurice-rinck/id-f_6470213/

 

i would have been buried in it. it would have been mine forever.

 

Holy smokes, I never would have thought it'd be anything like that. THANK YOU!

 

Well, I wouldn't get my hopes up based on that piece on 1stDibs. First off "similar" isn't same as and 2, that site has prices that are often way out of line with reality.
I would contact an auction house in your area that deals with these objects to get a better idea what the market really is.

 

Oh, I don't imagine I'll get 18k for it, but I'm delighted to hear it's not a throwaway from Sears and Roebuck that'd cost me more to have carted off than it's worth.

 

I think that's correct, not a throw away by any means but, you are going to need MUCH better photos of entire piece when you approach an auction house, you can't really tell for sure what you have exactly.

 

Wait for Brad & others to comment, I'd guess Alex is correct though, the piece is French or european, i don't think it's american. Still, that should be a plus in SoCal.

 

Thank you so much for your help, James. And thank you, Alex Webb. Man, there sure are some friendly, helpful folks on here.

 

From what I can see, this looks pretty nice. 1930s art deco buffet. Very well could be French. If this can be attributed to a known designer the value soars. You need to look closely for marks. Otherwise, value will depend on market. Would think under 4 figures for most markets. You might do better in CA.

 

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