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Okay one more dresser
« on: July 18, 2012, 07:08:10 pm »
I truly appreciate all the help that has been offered as I sort through a mountain of items I know nothing about.  I have decided this dresser is a must go and plan to list on Craigslist.  Other than that it is walnut and measures 37 1/2" wide, 33" high and 16" deep, I am not sure how old it might be or how to describe it - if there is a style.  I would think it is mid-century probably.  There is also a chip of veneer off the top and some scratches.  Not the best piece but appreciate the help all the same.  I was thinking of list at like $50?  Am I mistaken that the dovetails look hand carved?

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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2012, 07:28:26 pm »
Good heavy stuff isn`t it ??  Late 40`s or 50`s !! Perfect for a boys room !! I would ask $50. !!

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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2012, 08:48:16 pm »
$50.00 seems right. Late deco/moderne, 1950s.

I see what you mean about the dovetails. They look pretty irregular - and thus made by hand -  though to find hand-carved dovetails at that late date would be quite a surprise.
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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2012, 06:45:15 am »
They are graduated dovetails so pretty common with some mfrs !! Bottom of drawers held the most weight and these didn`t loosen as much over time !!

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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2012, 10:30:38 am »
I learned something today, thanks to Mart!
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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 12:57:54 pm »
Thanks for reminding me about that Mart.  We haven't seen any graduated ones on here for a couple of years! 
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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2012, 01:31:36 pm »
Better mfrs tended to use this method so its probably a well made dresser !!

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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2012, 03:23:29 pm »
It seems really well made and sturdy.  I learn something on here everyday.  Should I stick with the $50 listing?

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Re: Okay one more dresser
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2012, 03:44:07 pm »
You could call it a vintage gentlemans dresser, and go for $75. Still got wiggle room !!