Oak Dresser or buffet

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Posted by shay.roeper
15 years ago
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Description

This is a tiger oak or quarter sawn oak dresser or buffet It need cleaning but seems in good condion. I do not know it's age or worth and would appreciate any information
Category American Furniture
Medium quarter sawn oak
Distinguishing marks No marks wood casters
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item approx 4'6"
Date Period unknown
History grandmothers
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
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Submitted by swert

Because of the dark grain of your dresser, I wonder if it's possible that the finish is faux wood grain (simulated wood grain), which was  popular in the late 1800's. If not faux finished, then the dresser's primary wood is likely tiger oak. The dovetail joints indicate the late 1800's also. They seem fairly uniform and likely were machine crafted, dating the dresser between 1880's-1905. I would leve the finish alone, but it does apear to need some cleaning, as you mentioned. In it's present condition, I would value your dresser between $250-$300.

The only way I can explain it is to see if the finish looks painted on to you or if you can see real wood grain. You might look at some examples of faux painted wood grain on antique furniture on the web and see if that helps. Wish I could be more helpful.
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