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Cherry Dining Room Set, circa 1930

13 years ago

I trying to locate the stylr of this set and ultimately establish its value. Does anyone have any information? Pictures of the set can be seen at the following location.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/atq/1893954817.html

Cherry Dining Room Set, cica 1930, excellent condition, some minor scratches.

Dovetail drawer construction, hardwood

Table 72" with 12" leaf x 18" x 30"

Buffet 39" x 18" x 32" (4 drawers

China Cabinet (lower) 58" x 20" x 32" (8 drawers)

China Cabinet (upper) 56" x 41" x 36" (cur glass doors, 2 shelves x 3 bays)

6 chairs

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Comments (8)

lindac
13 years ago
Well it's not 1930's...more like 1960. I would call it mid century modern.
Sorry, can't say what to ask...it comes down to what would make you pleased to sell it for.
Linda C

Here is a link that might be useful: Dining set
User
13 years ago
Definitely not 1930s ... look at the legs on the China Cabinet and they are the mid 60s "modern" ones.

Nice set.
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The vintage look was what we like - furniture with a story! the table fit a small kitchen nook in our last house. We’ve had the top refinished twice so it got lots of use. I see the wear / dirt marks on your table too where a person’s arms rest while reading the paper at table - just like we put on ours. The table top on yours looks in good shape. FYi, the entire top likely comes off - easier to move that way. Looks like yours has same design on chair backs & table legs so might be matched set. Here’s my table with one leaf pulled out. Ypu can see the beauty of the wood when refinished. That’s the appeal of old furniture for me - the wood!
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Fori
13 years ago
Probably worth more than a 30s set too. I like it.
dadredd
Original Author
13 years ago
thanks
calliope
13 years ago
Good point Fori. Mid century modern is a pretty hot item now. I am of the age, I suffered through it as a kid/teen. My folks picked some Danish modern items up when we lived in Europe and brought it to the states. I always looked at it with a jaundiced eye. I have definitely rethought keeping those pieces now because I imagine they are worth more than some of the twenty/thirty something pieces I always preferred.
dadredd
Original Author
13 years ago
Ok. So it is Danish modern 1960's -- right? How do I price it for sale. I know what I paid for it used in 1975 but the wood and finish are beautiful (needs some minor finishing). I love the set but my new wife likes another style. I cannot keep it until my 21 year old marries (hopefully I long time away) and I hate to give it away for nothing.
lindac
13 years ago
If the 21 year old likes it....put it in storage for a few years. Kids don't have to be married to need a table and chairs....
I am guessing it would be worth about what you paid for it.
Linda C
calliope
13 years ago
I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner. I'd say Linda is pretty close with her evaluation unless you are in a market where mid-century modern is especially hot now. It's not deflating to know it is probably worth what you paid for it in 1975, because that was probably a good amount and hey, how many things have you used for thirty five years you can turn around and get reimbursed for and it cost essentially nothing?

I'm not going to stick my neck out and say it's Danish Modern, but its styling is pretty close and I've seen some authentic Danish modern Hutches of that era with almost identical design. Danish modern has been around since the forties and it's not usually crafted in cherry. But, I love cherry and that would be a selling point for me.

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