Wooden sideboard

We are wishing to find it's value, as well as it's age

Item Summary

• Type: Sideboard / Buffet Cabinet
• Maker: Montour Furniture Co.
• Model No.: 118
• Origin: Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA
• Date: Circa 1920–1935
• Materials: Solid wood (likely walnut or mahogany veneer), with turned legs, carved embellishments, and applied ornamentation
• Size: Not specified, but appears standard for dining room sideboards (~60" wide)
• Condition: Good overall; moderate wear, minor finish loss, missing top drawer trim (you noted it is retained for repair)
• Features:
  • Carved backboard with central medallion
  • Central drawer with removable sliding tray (suggests silverware service use)
  • Decorative wood appliqués and bun pulls
  • Turned legs with stretcher base
  • Label present (rare and useful for dating/valuation)

Historical Background

The Montour Furniture Company was active in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, and known for producing solid, affordable American furniture from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. Their focus was on “complete dining room and library suites”, and the paper label on your sideboard (with the “Indian head” logo) is consistent with pieces from the 1920s–1930s

The style is transitional—combining late Victorian influences (turned legs and decorative appliqués) with the simpler lines that would dominate Art Deco and Colonial Revival forms in the decades following.

Valuation

Market Value (As-Is Condition):

• Retail/Decorative Market: $300–$500 USD
• Antique Dealer/Refinished: $600–$900 USD
• Auction/Facebook Marketplace: $150–$350 USD (depending on location and demand)

Notes:

• Having the original label boosts interest for collectors and decorators.
• Values for these sideboards are often determined more by condition and style trends than by brand alone.
• Fully restored pieces in similar styles can sell for $800–$1,200, especially when paired with matching dining furniture.

Recommendation

This is a solid, decorative, and historically interesting piece with regional significance. Since the brand is less well-known nationally, value hinges on condition and presentation. If you plan to keep it, consider light restoration:

• Reattach the missing decorative element
• Lightly refinish or restore the top surface
• Clean and wax the wood

If resale or formal documentation is desired, I recommend a local appraisal or consignment through an antique shop familiar with early 20th-century American furniture.