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About robert klein
Expertise
In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials.
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Experience
I have been in the antiques furniture and restoration business for 40 years and have continued my education in the trade by attending workshops and seminars through the Smithsonian, MESDA, and other organizations.
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Professional Refinishers Groop, Int.
AIC
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BA Florida State University 1970
BA University of West Florida 1971
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This is a list of people that i know personally across the country that are competent, knowledgeable and skilled refinishers, restorers and conservators.
AL Elberta Jim Cole Antique Works;
AZ Phoenix Hal Resnikoff The Village Woodsmith;
CA Fort Bragg Joe Amaral Wood Finish Services;
CA San Clemente Michele Rosen Michele Rosen Woodfinishing & Conservation;
CT Bridgeport Jim Young Old Gold Furniture Restoration;
GA Atlanta Brian Hillman Hillman's Restoration;
GA Bogart Fred McLean McLean's Refinishing;
GA Atlanta Alan Noel A. Noel Furniture Refinishing;
GA Atlanta Brian Webster Brian Webster;
KS Topeka Dave Macfee Macfee Refinishing;
KS Topeka Ben Myre Macfee Refinishing;
MA West Newbury Bruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton Antique Restoration;
MA Dedham Robert Judd Judd Refinishing;
MD Monrovia Kevin Hancock Hancock Piano Restorations;
MI Armada Al Venditelli Armada Furniture Services LLC;
MN Bemidji Don MacKinnon MacKinnon Woodworks;
NC Winston Salem Martin O'Brien Martin O'Brien Cabinetmaker;
NY Holbrook Dean Camenares East End Wood Strippers;
NY Brooklyn Emily MacDonald Korth Emily MacDonald-Korth;
NY Latham Mike Mascelli Fine Upholstery;
OR The Dalles Frank Laroque LaRoque's Wood Shop;
SC Charleston Paul Garbarini Heirloom Finishes;
TN Oak Ridge David Reeves Classic Furniture Restorations;
TX Aledo Joe Hornor Little Jack Horner's Furniture Restoration;
TX Houston Fred Woodall Fred Woodall Repair Service;
VA Roanoke Dick Patch Astonish Antique Restoration;
WI Milwaukee Bill Balsiger Artisan Restorations;
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You are here: Experts > Hobbies > Antiques: UK > Collectibles-General (Antiques) > Duncan Phyfe Sofa, unknown age.
Expert: robert klein - 11/7/2009
Question
Hello. I found a Duncan Phyfe 'style' sofa at a local Goodwill. I don't know if it's truly a Duncan Phyfe or just a replica. I know that it does have real brass claw feet. Would you be able to tell me if it is a Ducan Phyfe and what time frame. Thanks, Amanda
Answer
It is from the 1940s. i cannot identify the wood from the pictures, some are mahogany, most of this vintage are either mahogany, birch, sweet gum, or tulip poplar; all stained with a water based dye to a red color.
the style is referred to as duncan phyfe. these are plentiful at a wide range of prices fron 100 to 1000 depending on where purchased and condition.
the one pictures should be priced around 250. the wood needs refinishing and of course it should be recovered. to refresh the wood would be easy but if it is to be recovered then at that time the wood should be refinished and any gluing of the frame done at that time (while it is a naked frame). total cost would be 800 to refinish the frame and depending on the fabric chosen 800-1200 to recover.
it would be a nice looking sofa done right. there are a lot of very nice characteristics in this form and style.
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