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Antique buffet?

16 years ago

Hello, I'm new to this site. I'm looking for information regarding this buffet and would appreciate any info or opinions. It's listed on my local Craigslist for $100.00. and I would love to know the style, years made and if you think the price is good. (Especially if it IS an antique). Thank you so much for looking!

I'm going to try to attach a link to the picture, hoping it works.

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miles661
16 years ago
By definition, an antique is usually 100 years or older. The buffet you pictured is 1930s deco-revival. I can't identify the veneer or the shape it's in. The style is unique and very handsome. Cases pieces like that one usually go for much higher when they have the accompanying pieces (china hutch, table/chairs, etc.). If I had the space and the style I would definately consider $100 as a decent bargain. Good luck!!
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jillian08
Original Author
16 years ago
Miles661: thank you so much for your response, I really appreciate it. I'm going to contact the person, and if it's still available, try to see it by the weekend. I'll let you know if I get it! Thanks again.
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Hmmm, this is tough, as you're painting now and will be getting a new table. How soon before we can see the new paint color and table? :-) Your style is mainly primitive in that beautiful room. If you want the lamp on the off-white jelly cupboard, the fact that the sign behind it is almost the same width means that you need something with a fairly small shade or a hurricane that doesn't block the sign. I have a lamp fetish....I love OLD lamps, such as tole or Bouillotte style, and I have bought most of mine on eBay. I also like to make lamps out of old crocks, lidded baskets, tea caddies - you name it. I love this little cutie in the link, but you may not like the color. I really think you were on a good track with the tripod style you mentioned, or a set of slender simple candlestick lamps. It's EASY to post a link. When you reply, note the 'Optional link URL' below the text box. Just copy the address of the page you're on in that box, and give it a name in in the 'Name of the Link' box below. Here is a link that might be useful: Vintage Tole Lampshade and Brass & Marble Arrow Weathervane Lamp
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damascusannie
16 years ago
JUMP ON IT! $100 is dirt cheap for this one!

Annie
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jillian08
Original Author
16 years ago
Miles and Annie, I don't have good news: the buffet had sold right before I called about it. Thanks for your advice, though, which will help me if I find a similar buffet next time! Have a great weekend.
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texasredhead
16 years ago
He who hesitates...............
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damascusannie
16 years ago
SHOOT! I hate when that happens. One thing to remember whenever considering purchases like this, is do you like it enough to pay the asking price, regardless of the "real" value? I collect antique sewing machines and while I've gotten most of them for what I'd consider bargain prices, I've over-paid for a couple and I have NO regrets. They are definitely worth what I paid as far as I'm concerned and I'm not buying them as investments, so I will pay whatever I feel is my price on any given day.

Annie
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calliope
16 years ago
That's exactly how I do it, Annie. When I go to auctions, after I get a good look at an article I may be interested in, I always set up the price in my mind to which I'll bid, depending on how badly I want it. The $ figure is as much dependent on my lust as its value. I also ask myself how much I'd spend on a piece with a similar function if I had to go out and buy one new. LOL. Nine times out of ten, if it's not some rare museum piece the vintage or antique item is as cheap or cheaper. If you bought a buffet today for a hundred dollars, it would be made out of pressboard with contact paper for a finish.
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