The seller told me that he doesn't know the maker, but that it's an old desk. It's 17 x 46, so I'm thinking of using it in the bedroom or guest room. The price is $250. What do you think?
Love the matched crotch grain. If it's good and solid it's definitely worth the money!
Thanks, Artie. I'm loving the grain, too. I can't quite place the style. Would you call this a modified Federal style of some sort?
I agree - if it's condition is good and it's nice and solid then go for it!
That's a classic Hepplewhite period piece, with crotch veneers on the drawer fronts and the top and legs solid. If the legs are still on and the drawers working its definitely worth $ 250.
You should get a truck and become a 'Picker', you have a knack for finding good stuff for cheap!
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Thanks, Duane. The seller told me that it's been refinished, with new hardware added. Does that affect its quality? I hate to take a two-hour trip for something that's been ruined.
Realistically if the drawers are not broken and the legs are on it (literally) its worth $ 250. That's not a lot of $$$ for a functional desk, and I'm sure if you pulled out $ 180 on-site it would be loaded in your truck.
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It's not as pristine-looking in person (stain on the top, legs really need restaining, etc.), but it's a very sweet little piece and I think I'm happy with it. The underside looks really old, as does the back: couldn't see any nails or screws, just blocks of wood (which probably doesn't make any sense, as I'm describing it). It was made by Sligh Furniture in Grand Rapids.
Last edited by organic_smallhome; 06-13-2010 at 05:46 PM.
You've got a great deal....Sligh is a well-known maker of furniture and has been around for years. Those are probably glue blocks you're looking at underneath. If you really would like a guided tour of your new desk, take some detail photos and post them here and we'll explore it.
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