INCREDIBLE Chinoiserie desk on the NH Craigslist, if anyone interested
My3dogs ME zone 5A
8 years ago
I just searched on 'Chinoiserie' this weekend for fun after finding my great mirror on the Maine CL, and there was nothing in Maine, but this in NH. It has to be by Maddox, as it is identical to my desk, although I have never seen one with a hutch top. This is $300, http://nh.craigslist.org/fuo/5224713708.html
and just the desk on eBay, with no hutch top is $1,000 or $1500 depending on which listing you look at. Here's one -
These are some of the pics of the one in NH. The person selling it says that she has listed it for her in-laws and just dropped the price. I think it's in Exeter, if I recall correctly.
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Comments (43)3D, I am certain he didn't have a clue, and I didn't either til well after I got it home. His ad read, "I have this piece of furniture which was bolted to the top of an antique desk, but the two pieces didn't really go together and I prefer the desk without it. It would go nicely on top of a similar piece or a bureau, shelves, etc. Approximate dimensions are 8" d x 30 " w x 30" h. See photo for detail. Glass doors, would be great for keeping books dust free, or other knick-knacks and bric-a-brac." Now it wasn't 'bolted' but he gave me the 2 metal pieces from the back of the top that slide into the corresponding pieces in the back of the desk to lock it in place. I'd LOVE to email him and ask to see a picture of his desk, but mine looks just like the 'bottom' that I see on most of them, so I am happy with the marriage of the two pieces. He laid it in my trunk, and a friend who was here brought it into the DR and laid it on the table. It wasn't until that night when I righted it out of curiosity and could read the label that I had glimpsed as it was coming out of his car. My thrill at seeing the Maddox label was HUGE, as I have experience with their quality. Limogique, Knowing that makes me even happier! I'd buy vintage or antique over a new item any day of the week, and to get this for $25 is incredible. I thought it was stained a bit lighter than my desk until I brought a small drawer from the desk into the DR and set it next to the top. Another wonderful surprise! I have always admired secretary desks like this, and to think that I now have one, that was posted as a 'hutch top'. Just goes to show us that we need to open all the CL ads,as there may be a treasure there under a bad title. I DON'T look at CL ads with no pictures, though....See MoreShow us your best Craigslist or eBay bargain?
Comments (82)I love many of the finds pictured here. I live in an economically depressed, rural area, and most of Craigslist is uninspiring and often unintentionally funny. Some people have big ideas about what their junk is worth! We've done well in the Farm & Garden section, however, both buying and selling. This summer I acquired a riding mower for $375 delivered. The owner is a mechanic (turned out he retired from the company my son works for), and the mower was well cared for. But mostly I came back here to thank My3dogs for starting this thread. As soon as I saw the title, I remembered that it had been awhile since I last checked Craigslist for a cedar wardrobe. My house is very old, and has almost no closets. I've been keeping my various jackets in an ancient but worthless wardrobe that is ready to fall apart, so I've been looking for a good replacement for about a year. Most of the ones listed had no bar for hanging clothes, and were overpriced anyway. So I saw your thread and went directly to Craigslist, where I found the perfect cedar wardrobe: just the right size, with a bar inside the top and a nice drawer on the bottom--for $75! The people even agreed to keep it for me until after Christmas, when my son can get it with his pickup. Thanks, and happy holidays to all!...See MoreMy3dogs ME zone 5A
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8 years agoI sure will. Right now the only other item that comes up when I search on Chinoisierie is this table, also in NH. There is only the one pic in the ad.
http://nh.craigslist.org/fuo/5209141473.html"Japanese Tilt top table, Chinoiserie Paint Decorated, very old, belonged
to 97 year old lady. It is hand painted and laquered. Excellent
shape..very rare fine. Priced to sell!"Japanese Tilt top table, Chinoiserie..Antique - $425 (Plaistow, NH)
robingg
2 years ago
I have this exact piece that I'm listing for sale. I live in Houston if you know anybody interested. 713-598-4929
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2 years ago
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