China Closet

[kidden6968]

Ok last one for tonight  - will post a few more tomorrow.

This china closet was photographed in two different locations so it is the same piece of furniture - just different lighting.

It measures 74 1/2" high, 35" wide and 12 1/2" deep on top and 14 1/2" deep on bottom

Couldn't find any markings on this either.

Any possible time frame, style or value would be helpful. 

[mart]

Nice cabinet, Sheraton style, Federal period, 30`s !! 

[kidden6968]

Thanks once again!  There is just so much to learn!!   

[mart]

There were many revival styles going on early 1900`s !! This is one of those !! They were reproducing most of the period furniture styles !!  Next time you take pics be sure to get a shot of those dovetails on the drawers as well as feet and hardware, makes it easier to tell the era it belongs to !!

[kidden6968]

ah ha I have more - just not sure if they will show what needs to be shown

[ghopper1924]

Yeah, 1940s, Duncan Phyfe, Chippendale, Sheraton classical colonial revival-influenced style. It probably went with a complete dining room set, big among homeowners in the mid 20th century.

This looks like walnut, with a bit of sun fading (?). Maybe it's just the photo. In any case, although well made and certainly worthy of keeping, these pieces are quite common; this one alone would probably fetch less than $200.00

[mart]

I figured around $200. ,,$250. here in my area !!

[KC]

Same thing in mine!  Nice piece.  My grandmother had one in the same style (double this one) and it was OFF LIMITS to play near - a prized piece.

In those days it took many months of work/toil to buy these pieces.  It is why so many youth of today get on here and say "My grandmother says it is very valuable" and then get disappointed with $200 - 250.  We live in such a "disposable" society these days....and their era worked hard and got well made items....and TREASURED THEM!!!!!

[kidden6968]

I so totally agree with that!  We do live in a disposable society and whether or not these pieces are "valuable" by today's standards doesn't really matter.  The quality is something you don't see anymore that's for sure.

[aDawn]

I think about that often! It's pretty sad to see the way a lot of people my age don't take care of their things. "Value" is definitely more than just monetary worth when looking at a well made piece that someone worked hard for and treasured.