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Mersman End Tables 7384. Are these actually MCM and would paint

12 years ago

ruin them?

I found these on CL and the seller is claiming they are worth more on ebay, BUT, when I google, it appears that they aren't really very valuable at all because they were mass produced.

I like the shape, but might prefer to strip and stain them lighter or paint them. If they are truly valuable, maybe I should leave them to someone who would appreciate them as is.

http://tuscaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2638073185.html

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gsciencechick
12 years ago
I really like those! I agree, Mersman is pretty common. But if they are mahogany, I would leave them and not repaint them to show the beauty of the wood.
jakabedy
12 years ago
They're mid century, just not mid century modern. But they seem to have cleaner lines than typical for that style and era of table. They could work well in a Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical type room.

Which reminds me that I forget to check the Tuscaloosa CL! But I haunt the B'ham one.
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mellyc123
12 years ago
It is only worth what they can get someone to pay for it : )
Since you will have the added cost of your time and supplies to paint you should consider that in your total cost.

Let me know if you decide to paint. I am considering painting my mahagony china cabinet and a small buffet with the cabinet transformations product. I paid so little for it used and it was mass produced so if I decide later I really want mahagony I should be able to find a very close match or something even better. My concern is that I have never painted furniture so I may stop by good will to see if I can find a $10 piece to practice on first.
finz2left
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you! After some sleep, I have decided against them. I need bulkier pieces?

Jakabedy, you will not find nearly as many listings, so it is easy to go through! We are hoping to move to Homewwod this Spring if we can sell our Northport home. I am buying pieces I love, but will also help me stage a bit better.

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