Hi Hilary,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Stratford House Fine Furniture of New York is interesting for its role in popularizing high-quality traditional and reproduction furniture in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s through the 1960s. The company specialized in finely made Colonial, Federal, and Georgian Revival designs inspired by American and English antiques. Pieces were typically crafted in solid mahogany, cherry, or maple, with careful attention to proportions, carving, and period details. Stratford House furniture was marketed as refined yet accessible, bridging museum-quality antiques and mass production, and today it appeals to collectors seeking well-made, historically styled American furniture.

Your dresser was likely part of a larger set that would have included a tall chest or semanier, two bedside cabinets and a bed, perhaps even a dressing table. It models furniture made during the reign of George IV (1762-1830) or his brother, William IV (1765-1837); these details are seen in the clean lines that were a reaction against the flowing lines popularized by Thomas Chippendale in the late 18th Century.

Other chests of comparable age and form, by Stratford House and other makers, are currently selling at auction for prices ranging from $200-400.

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

A vintage George IV or William IV style mahogany chest of drawers
made by Stratford House Fine Furniture Company, NY, circa 1950s
Of rectangular section with flat edged top over a conforming case fitted with two short drawers over two long drawers, all raised on square section spade feet. With brass pulls. Labeled.
Height: 30 inches; width: 44 inches; depth: 17-3/4 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a flea market.
$200-400*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia