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About Fred Taylor
Expertise
I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.
Experience
I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
Education/Credentials
BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
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Expert: Fred Taylor - 11/1/2009
Question
What can you tell me about this dining room set...manufacturer, style, age, type of wood, etc.? It has a table with three leaves, six chairs, a sideboard, and a china cabinet. There is a thick pad on the table and sideboard, which has kept the top of the sideboard and table in good condition. The set belonged to my in-laws, and I am planning on selling it as I already have a dining room set. Do you have any idea what it is worth? I can send more pictures if you need them.
Thank you.
Carol
:-)
Answer
Carol - Your set is French Provincial in style made of maple veneer with the ubiquitous "fruitwood" finish found on sets of this era. It appears to have been made in the 1970s. It is a very generic style and without a maker's mark there is no way to tell who made it.
My area of expertise is American antique furniture and I am not familiar with contemporary pricing. I suggest you consult a local dealer in better quality used furniture for a value in your area.
Thanks for writing.
Fred Taylor
www.furnituredetective.com
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