Category
American Furniture
Medium
Tiger oak
Distinguishing marks
?
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
late 1800 to early 1900
Long Description
This dining room has one 56 inch round table with 5 10 inch leaves
one server 56" high x 24 deep and 54 long with mirror and round draws
one china cab 61 high x 19 deep x 46 long
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eight chairs in great shape
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History
Found in upstate New York only in two homes in 100 years ?
Price Paid (If known)
2200
For Sale?
No
Your suite is a early 20th
Your suite is a early 20th century example in the 'Empire Revival ' style, which copies the original Empire pieces made circa 1830. The style is not one that is terribly popular right now. At auction these suites sell for less than a $1500.00.
Lovejoy
So you think i spent too
So you think i spent too much on this set at 2200.00 ?
It is in great shape and not missing anything at all !
I saw a similar dining table with 4 chairs going for 1200.00
So i thought i had a great deal with table,8 chairs, all 5 leaves
as wll as the hutch and server
Larger pieces, and the
Larger pieces, and the Empire Revival pieces in particular are not in vogue right now. Prices will vary across country, but not a great deal.
Here's a piece similar to your table http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3958373
at auction (sold for $220.00)
Here's your chairs http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1114599
(sold for $250.00)
And here's a piece similar to your cabinet http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3269456
(Sold for $400.00)
Lovejoy