Age of these dressers?

[mart]

Jacon4 is correct about the second dresser !! It appears to be oak !! I say "appears to be" because many pieces were faux grained !! The mirror frame looks correct, just can`t tell for sure about the dresser !! Could also be oak veneer not that it would make much difference either way !! Its a nice dresser !!

[cogar]

That router-cut wood … Appliques & Onlays …. were common decorations on furniture (dressers, hutches, etc.), especially Oak furniture, that was produced from say (just guessing) 1890 to 1920+.

I have always called it "oak filigree".

I use to “strip” it off of junk pieces and save it for refinishing/restoration projects. It is usually “applied” via use of tiny brads.

Iffen you need some for “whatever”, …. here are 2 of the many vendors you can purchase it from.

http://www.woodnshop.com/appliques/appliques-onlays-embossed-carvings.htm

http://www.architecturaldepot.com/onlays.html

[jacon4]

This type of furniture was built using the same machines as Eastlake (retooling is/was expensive) so the form is similar and is sometimes referred to as "cottage" furniture which was usually painted pine, sometimes veneered oak over pine when there were curved drawer fronts & sometimes solid oak when a straight up eastlake form, just no walnut or incised lines that eastlake was known for. It was very popular in the hotel industry at the time as well.

[Rauville]

You might find this interesting.



1902 Sears & Roebuck Co. Product No. 1T1618 Description & Price
Our Leader for $12.75. At $12.75 We Are Far Below any Attempted Competition. No. 1T1618 In this hardwood suite we offer more value for the money than was ever offered before in the line of bedroom furniture. We illustrate the bed, dresser and washstand; suite consists of three pieces. Bed the bed is 6 feet long, and has 4-foot 2-inch slats. The head of the bed is 6 feet high, is handsomely decorated with heavy molding. Bed sides are thoroughly substantial and the construction of the bed is such as will give great service. Dresser the square dresser is very handsome and has beautifully carved top with large square German plate bevel mirror, 20x24 inches in size. Fitted with four very large, roomy drawers, having cast brass handles. The suite throughout is finished very handsomely in golden. Commode the commode or washstand has drawer and cupboard, with splasher back.
Our special price for three-piece suite, complete........... ...... $12.75

[mart]

Would sure love to have that set,,,at that price !!