Description
I recently inherited a suite of 1920s Jacobean Dining Room Furniture. I would like to sell the suite to help finance my children's college education. The suite is in good, but not pristine, condition. The only information my aunt gave me about the furniture is that is was purchased by my great grandfather in the mid to late 1920s. I found no distinguishing marks or paperwork. The furniture was delivered to my home earlier this year. The enclosed pictures were taken in my driveway on August 1st, 2023. Of course, the furniture is stored safely in my residence in Lenoir, NC.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Hardwood, possibly oak. This is being researched by my uncle.
Distinguishing marks
None that I have found
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Table and Six Chairs (Table 60" x 42" x 30" ); (Chairs each 16" x 18" x 36"); China Cabinet (15.5" x 37" x 69"); Buffet (20.5" x 64" x 44"); Server (17" x 36" x 40.5")
Date Period
1920s
Weight
Dining Room Table (200 lbs.); 6 chairs (18 lbs. each); China Cabinet (125 lbs.); Buffet (225 lbs.); Server (65 pounds)
History
Purchased by my maternal great grandfather in the mid to late 1920. Stored in my grandparents home until 2010. Located in my Aunt's house from 2010 until March 2023. Aunt gave suite to me to sell afterwards, and the furniture has been in my house since March of this year.
Price
$5200
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Looks like a Jacobean…
Looks like a Jacobean Revival suite by Johnson Handley, a company located in Grand Rapids Michigan. The Jacobean Revival style which was popular during the 1920's, values for these sets peaked again in the late 1980's, demand and values have declined a great deal since then. In the current market comparable suites now often sell at auction for less than $1000.00