Posted 8 years ago
pglenn1970
(37 items)
Very fine furniture I bought today at habitat for humanity
It has several issues but I am wondering if this style is colonial. Or even post federal period. Meaning it seems to be early 1800s althoughsomeone said maybe around 1910-30's. Its mirror has been replaced as well. I particularly like the robustness..Would it hurt to paint it
Or what would be a pleasant style for transformation
t-hanks .i really like the mirrored top piece alot
i dont know the name to call the mirror portion.And i see that it looks like mission oak .. The top portion seems rare because I cant find another one like it.the doors work fine,,but they have front peeling,I think I can turn them around.
and finally it would be great if someone had a idea of how to decorate this with better colorxsthink I'LL try some tifffany style
I am not familiar with the term chiffonier-- I am in the US and would call this a sideboard or buffet.
The piece does have some parts that evoke the empire period, but it is definitely later. I would agree with the early 20th century dating. The oak, mirror and overall style are all indicative of that time period.
As far as painting, I am not a fan. I like the wood, but if painting it will get it used-- then have at it!
scott
thanks for comments
I agree painting may be wrong/however painted furniture has been around since the 18thh century. Rare and unknown makers during that generation often decorated furniture in paint. ```or-ma-lu
ORIGINAL painted furniture is very desirable.
Just as I wouldn't paint an original natural wood piece, I would never strip a piece that was originally painted.
Your piece was not painted when originally made-- that is why I would leave it as is.
scott
I have since looked it up valentino-- don't think that the poster is using the US term which is used for a tall chest "of drawers" with mirror.
The UK definition is a type of sideboard.
scott
well I dont believe it is american .I was told it looks like a jelly cabinet..but havent seen one this size,,I believe its more so such a back room piece.If its 1900 then I read somewhere when the actual use of it would have been to build it into the wall,meaning maybe they cut out the wall and fitted the sideboard into it.Its likely veneer..which indicates it could be more of an english butler used in servants areas to keep things
HEY
I... INSPECTED THIS CABINET AND IT SEEMS THAT THE LOWER TWO DOOR HAVE KEY AND LOCK AS DO BOTH TOP DRAWERS.I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MORE PICTURES TO HELP DETERMINE A YEAR OR TOWN OF PRODUCTION.I WONDER IF IT WAS MADE IN A COLONY LIKE MAYBE MINONITES...I HERE PENN STATE HAS PLACES WHERE THE WOODCRAFTERS ARE THE BEST .
THE WOOD USED ON THE BACK AND BOTTOM ARE ARE THICK AND SLATED
It is a sideboard not a jelly cupboard.
Your piece dates from the early 1900s and looks to be made in the US. I see nothing to suggest it was "built in".
Veneers are a cost saving measure, but doesn't relegate it to servant use.
I'd check the back for a label.
scott
it appears something is stamped on the wood
p.simeon
hard to make
Oh i love this! I hope you didn't paint it! It's beautiful the way it is!