Expert: Eileen Cronk - 9/8/2008

Question
I have a gooseneck couch made in 1940's just wondering if you have heard of that kind,and if it would be worth anything. Thank you, Teresa I am not asking for an appraisal

Answer
Hi Teresa
Nice to hear from you.
Yes I have heard of this term applied to furniture and lamps too.
Unfortunately with upholstered furniture of this era, it always needs re doing.
This can cost as much as $1500.00 or more which makes the couch virtually worth nothing if its needs to be done.
A lot of these old couches have what is called a soft front.
That means the part that touches the back of your knees when you sit is actually a heavy wire spring of sorts that sags when sat on.
Most women dislike this type of couch for obvious reasons and want a hard front (which is a wood board padded that does not sag.)
Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Eileen