Chinese Bedroom Set
I believe that this set was not likely made in China but represents Chinese influence. Probably made in America. I believe this is made of mahogany with the drawers and door fronts finished in flame mahogany. All the hardware is original and as new, It has been expertly made and is very elegant. The areas around the font top side were possibly hand carved. This design is present on both the chests and also on the pedestals. Each piece is very heavy and extremely well made. All drawers are dove tailed. I understand that at the time it was purchased it was exceptionally expensive and it is now in showroom condition. The headboard is 54"W and 46"H. The tail piece (not attached currently) is he same width and about 30" high (This piece is in storage). The mirror is beautifully carved: 52:W and 46"H. The High chest is 59"H, 37"W and 20"D. The Low chest is 35"H, 63" W and 25" D. Pedestals are 28.5"H, 17" W and 17" D, and have once drawer and a shelf. There is also one chair that matches the carving on the top of the chests and on the pedestals (No picture, also in storage).
The headboard is 54"W and 46"H. The tail piece (not attached currently) is he same width and about 30" high (This piece is in storage)The mirror is beautifully carved: 52:W and 46"H. The High chest is 59"H, 37"W and 20"D. The Low chest is 35"H, 63" W and 25" D. Pedestals are 28.5"H, 17" W and 17" D., and have once drawer and a shelf. There is also one chair that matches the carving on the top of the chests and on the pedestals. (No picture, also in storage).
Purchased when new by my wife's grandfather for her grandmother in New York in the 1930's. It has been in the family ever since. It was beautifully refinished about 30 years and has been used sitting in an extra bedroom that is virtually never used. It is now in San Diego.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Brian,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage 7-piece Georgian Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany bedroom set
Probably American, unattributed maker, circa 1930s, comprising:
(1) Chest on chest with glass top (59 inches high, 37 inches wide, 20 inches deep)
(1) dresser with glass top ( 35 inches high, 63 inches wide, 25 inches deep)
(1) headboard (46 inches high, 54 inches wide)
(1) foot board (30 inches high, 54 inches wide)
(1) over-mantel mirror (46 inches high, 52 inches wide)
(2) bedside commodes / night tables with glass tops (each 28 1/2 inches high, 17 inches wide, 17 inches deep)
Case pieces with gadrooning and embossed medallions, and dresser slides above the cabinet doors. The mirror and bed ends with C-scroll, acanthus and pagoda elements.
CONDITION: Refinished. Set appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$3,000-5,000 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Makers labels are usually on the insides of drawer sides, on the back or underneath the piece. Furniture of this vintage usually has a paper label but sometimes there is a tag - often metal - on the insides of drawers or on the back.
Hello Delia, I have uploaded additional pics.
Each dresser has sort of hidden drawers above the doors. Each has the carving on it as described earlier. Each drawer for both cabinets on the inside is beautifully finished and very very clean.
Also there is a protective glass cover on each dresser and both pedestals
Thanks, Brian, you're all set.
PS If there's just one chair and it's a side chair, the value would most likely be quite nominal, possibly about $100-150. Wouldn't tremendously change the overall value of the set.
Thank you Delia.
How do I upload additional pics of the low chest?
I have not been able to easily find any id of the manufacturer. Where do you suggest I look.
Thank you,
Brian 619-889-5000