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antique vanity?

By mykeys1, 21 January, 2015
Description

Don't know anything about it. The marking is on the inside of one of the top drawers. It looks all original but I'm not a pro. Year? Anything?

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Different kinds of red colored woods.
Distinguishing marks
Manufacturers marking inside drawer. That's it.
Date Period
?
Price Paid (If known)
was a gift for helping a friend move.
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
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Lovejoy

10 years 5 months ago

Re: antique vanity?

Based on the images this piece dates from the second quarter of the 20th century, most likely before the Second World War (1939). Most pieces of this vintage tend to be a mix of styles, making them appear far older than they really are. They were mass produced items and even if in very good condition values for them are still quite modest, examples needing some refinishing or repair often sell for less than $75.00 at auction.

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bobklein

10 years 5 months ago

Re: antique vanity?

This is the lable for the 'Memphis Furniture Manufacturing Company'.  Your vanity had a mirror at one time.  Usually the woods were either tulip poplar, sweet gum or both with the faces being veneered with walnut veneer.  Very often the design showing on the drwers, not the carvings, but the geometric designs were veneer but often were painted on.  Most likely from the 1920s or early 30s as posted by lovejoy.

 

 

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mykeys1

10 years 5 months ago

In reply to Re: antique vanity? by bobklein

Re: antique vanity?

Thank you for the comments on the vanity. Absolutely fascinating. I've been curious for so long about it. Thanks again.

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