Hi Laura,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Rockford Republic Furniture Company was a prominent American furniture manufacturer based in Rockford, Illinois, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Rockford was a major hub for furniture manufacturing, often called the “Grand Rapids of the Midwest.” Rockford Republic Furniture Co. was one of many firms contributing to the city’s reputation, alongside others like Rockford Chair & Furniture Co. and Hanson.

This cabinet replicates those made during the Italian Renaissance, at a time in American design that looked to previous historical precedents so you have Classical Revival, Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival, of which this is a great example. Made of oak, it's both handsome and functional, though this style is not currently in fashion and its size may be a deterrent to collectors. It was made to stand in a dining room, housing sets of fine china or silverware for a table.

Other related examples that have sold at auction have realized the fair market (akin to wholesale) price of between $500 and $700 (note that retailers may be asking more for examples they have they are selling.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Renaissance Revival carved oak sideboard cabinet
Made by the Rockford Republic Furniture Co., Rockford, Ill., early 20th Century
Likely in two sections, the inset upper with a closed shelf top with outset molded cornice and relief carved single cupboard door opening to a shelved interior; the lower part with a dentiled midmolding over a single long drawer with relief-carved facade over two cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, over a scalloped apron, raised on bun feet. [MARKED WHERE?]
Height: 62 inches; width: 40 inches; depth: 17-1/2 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in generally good condition with minor wear commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia