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Furniture Credenza/Buffet American of Martinsville

By cristi davis, 17 January, 2014
Description

Credenza/Buffet. American of Martinsville stamped on inside of drawer. It has 2 drawers with design between drawers. Design made of brass (?). Under drawers are 3 (same size cabinets), each with diamond wood design. (Middle cabinet is missing handle. Or, it may not be a cabinet door. Middle "door" may just be ornate.). 

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
Diamond shapes (wood) on each of three cabinet drawers.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
unkown--size of typical buffet
Date Period
unkown
Weight
heavy
History
Bought at a thrift shop with another American of Martinsville piece-an end table. I don't know much about antique/vintage furniture, but am learning. I read that this company began very early 1900's. In 2000 it was bought out by Lazy Boy(?). To my knowledge, they began making furniture for motels in the 1950's. I understand that this furniture is sought out and has great re-sale value, especially if the furniture was made for the public, as the furniture made for motels was more mass produced. From comparing similar images and private owner information, I think this piece was made in the 1930's or 1950's.
Price Paid (If known)
unkown
For Sale?
No
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