63 Early A.W. Bedroom Set distributed by West Coast Furniture Co. Los Angeles, CA

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Posted by mochrie71
16 years ago
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Description I have a bedroom set I'm trying to appraise from my mother-in-law's house. There are two twin beds (head & foot boards and rails), a dresser, and a dressing table/vanity with a mirror. Some of the intricate molding has broken on the dresser and one of the foot boards. The stamp on the back of the furniture says "63 Early A.W." and it's also stamped with West Coast Furniture Co. in Los Angeles, CA. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Category Furniture
Medium wood
Distinguishing marks 63 Early A.W.
Condition Fair
History it was in my wife's family but not known for how long.
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Submitted by bcarlstroem

I have a similar set. I found that West Coast Man. also had a factory in San Francisco. On one of my bed side boards is says, "From Drexel Funiture Co. Inc. Manufactures Ding Room, Bedrooms Suites and Chairs." For Peck & Hill Furniture Co, Chicago Ill. I couldn't find and connection to West Coast Man Co. Anyone with some ideas?

Submitted by Lovejoy

Based on the images the suite looks to be a pretty typical late 1930's example. These tended to use a mix of European Victorian and Art Deco styles, which tends to make them look far older than they really are. I've no listings for the company, but a lot of West Coast retailers bought from manufacturers on the east coast where the majority of the furniture existed prior to WW2, putting their own brand name on it. Due to changing styles and a depressed market, values for such suites are currently stagnant or declining, with whole sets selling for under $500.00 at auction.
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