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10 years ago

This credenza was just posted on CL and it would be perfect in our front room. I do not know a lot about appropriate pricing for MCM furniture. I don't think this piece has any identifying marks. It is listed as a teak piece 84" x 30 x 18.5". It certainly looks to be in great condition.

What do we think about the price? They are asking $900

This post was edited by muskokascp on Wed, Jun 12, 13 at 21:52

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cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
10 years ago
Oh my! That is wonderful! I love it, but have no idea about price. With luck, Pal will give you your answer.
LanaRoma
10 years ago
What a beautiful piece! On CL in Portland, Oregon, the price range for a no-name MCM dresser/sideboard/bookcase in a good condition would be about $250-450, if sold by owner.

Dealers would price the stuff at US $300-$600.

Brand name pieces and authentic vintage Danish/Scandinavian made would be closer to US $1000 and higher.

Your mint condition piece would probably be in the upper price range.

I'm no expert, though. I have only looked at CL furniture section and browsed a few MCM vintage stores in my city. I'm sure prices would vary depending on location
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muskokascp
Original Author
10 years ago
So I didn't lol!!
They are asking $900.
pricklypearcactus
10 years ago
Gorgeous! Sorry I can't help on pricing, but I would probably be willing to pay several hundred dollars for such a lovely piece.
Fori
10 years ago
It looks to be in a well-maintained home. That's gotta count for something!

I'll have to check my exchange rate, but I think that might be a little high in my neighborhood CL (SF Bay) unless it is a known name.

But just because it COULD be cheaper, it doesn't mean it isn't WORTH what they're asking, knowhatimean?
mejjie
10 years ago
That is certainly a beautiful piece, but I'm not sure it's mid-century. Looks a lot like teak pieces I saw in the 80's and 90's in Scandinavian furniture stores. But I'm no expert and it is lovely!
muskokascp
Original Author
10 years ago
Is there any way to tell if it is real MCM or an 80's reproduction?
Fori
10 years ago
It wouldn't necessarily be a reproduction. It could just be a more recent Scandinavianish piece with an MCM vibe. Which isn't bad!

It doesn't look cheap. So it probably has a manufacturer label in a drawer or on the back. That can help narrow it down.

The inset legs don't feel 80s to me though. I'd expect those to be either mid century or more recent than the '80s.
Fori
10 years ago
Okay you got me interested. Cuz it's pretty. Google image search suggests this: whatcha think? Are they related?

Here is a link that might be useful: http://ancientpoint.com/inf/76594-danish_modern_vintage_teak_6_drawer_dresser_mid_century_chest_highboy_eames_era.html
palimpsest
10 years ago
This is about 33%-50% of what a dealer would be offering it for here, so the Craigslist price would be on target for this area, although it wouldn't likely show up on CL here.

This is probably less than you would pay for it at auction here.

I think if you want it, it looks like a good piece at a not unreasonable price. You could offer $750 and see what they say. I don't think you could get anything close to comparable new at these prices. I would want to know what the insides looked like, too.
gsciencechick
10 years ago
It's fabulous! Like pal said, offer $750 but even if you pay $900 it's a great piece of furniture.
User
10 years ago
I have the perfect set to go with your credenza ! It is in Birmingham on the Atlanta CL...will link below. Your piece is beautiful. c

Here is a link that might be useful: DR set...
muskokascp
Original Author
10 years ago
I received some more pictures this morning of the interior drawers. I think this is a really nice piece of furniture and the 7' length is what I have been looking for.
trail - love that set! Way to far away from me but it is fun to see what is out there.
sochi
10 years ago
That looks gorgeous. I agree, offer $750, but I might pay $900 if the piece is perfect. It certainly looks very well made.
yayagal
10 years ago
Here in Boston that piece would be two grand, I know as I used to have one and sold it to a dealer. It's beautiful.
User
10 years ago
That's a lovely piece ... and it's less than similar pieces I spotted online.

FWIW a similar teak piece from a standard store in AZ was selling for about $3K and it's not as classic looking.
gwlolo
10 years ago
Did you buy it? It is gorgeous and a reputed MCM dealer here in SF thinks it will easily sell for 3K up here.
blfenton
10 years ago
That piece is gorgeous! Where did you say you were? (you didn't, but I'm close to having an anxiety attack over wanting that piece of furniture.)
muskokascp
Original Author
10 years ago
I am happy to report that I did buy it. It is truly stunning and has much more presence than the pictures show. It's very solid and hefty and at 7' long it is a beauty. I couldn't wait to get home from work today so I could sit in the room and look at it.

Now I need to finish the room it is in ! I was thinking some cool wallpaper would be a good back drop..
gsciencechick
10 years ago
Wow, Congrats! Please post a pic when you get it installed.
sochi
10 years ago
Congratulations! Please do take pictures when you can!
runninginplace
10 years ago
Congratulations on getting such a beautiful piece! Wonder if you would mind sharing--did you pay 'full'price? (Highlighted because you couldn't find anything that nice for $900 in most furniture stores today!).

Ann
jakabedy
10 years ago
I'm glad you got it. It's a gorgeous piece. I can't wait to see pics of it in its new home!
allison0704
10 years ago
So glad you bought - gorgeous piece!
mahatmacat1
10 years ago
You won't regret it.
cat_mom
10 years ago
Congrats on your new acquisition!! It's a beautiful piece!

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