I got this table from my grandma and I am first wanting to know if anyone knows the name of this type of table and any history behind it. I am wanting to sell it as well and didn't know how much to ask for it.
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There are antique Duncan Phyfe tables/furniture but authentic Duncan Phyfe items are rarely seen and, if correctly identified, would be worth several thousand dollars.
I believe your table is a reproduction and would usually be called Duncan Phyfe Style Drop Leaf side/occasional table.
"What is the meaning of Duncan Phyfe?
Perhaps it would help if you read a history about Duncan Phyfe:
www.truelegacyhomes.com/
From Dr. Lori's site:
"Duncan Phyfe furniture was highly collected in the Federal period and later, in the 1930s to the 1950s, too. Reproduction Duncan Phyfe furniture-the furniture your grandmother owned in the era following World War II-has the same stylish and elegant look as the original Duncan Phyfe pieces. These reproductions have held their value well. For example, a vintage dining room set by Duncan Phyfe dating from the early to mid 1900s regularly sell for thousands of dollars."
This table looks very similar. Listed for sale on eBay. You can check for similarities. Listed for sale at $329.95 with no brand name. You can place a 'watch' on this item to see if it sells.
www.ebay.com/
This example is very similar and sold for some price under $800:
www.1stdibs.com/
Very similar table sold for $90 - 01/2022 (incorrectly described as a Federal Style Table).
www.invaluable.com/
This table does not list a sold price, but check the pictures for similarities to your table.
thedesignersconsignment.com/
As you can see; the for sale and sold prices go from low to high, so the only way for you to determine a value is to look at listings and then consider what type of market is your area.
When listing an item, it is best to start at a higher price and show all offers will be considered.
List on several sites:
maybe Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace for sure, and any other sites you choose.
You should leave an item listed for several weeks and if no acceptable offers are received, lower the price and wait again.
Does your table have a brand name on the bottom?
Please post what is written on the bottom or a closeup picture.
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