I recently came across an antique walnut server buffet made by Georgetown Galleries. I am not sure if it's helpful to know that it's from Lot 757 3033. I'm new to any of this and not sure if that has any indication or not of time built or not. I think it's from 1900-1950 era. It's 32" high 34" long and 17" deep. The felt like piece is no longer in the serving drawer. It's in good condition but has 2 small nicks in it. I am wondering: 1. What it's worth 2. should I refinish it with paint or does it lose it's value then completely. Thank you.
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Some of their buffets are asking over $1500. Go to eBay and look frequently over a period of weeks to see what the sales price is.
Really lovely piece!
Here is a little history on the company:
www.herald-dispatch.com/
Your piece is most likely from July 1957 based on their numbers. I can't confirm that with out a little more time. It has the mid century modern mcm look that was so popular in that era with the clean lines.
Larger pieces like yours are selling in the $700 range. I can't find any comparable ones to yours sold anywhere today. That could change in 5 minutes the way today's market is. My guess is between 5-700 but with out an actual sold value it is a guess. Sometimes the smaller pieces Garner more than the larger ones because people find them more versatile this desirable thus value goes up!
I only gauge value based on what someone actually paid for the item. You can look on eBay and the big online furniture actions every few days to find a sold price for your exact sideboard/buffet and that will be today's value.
I would not paint it if you are planning to sell it. If you are planning to love it, then why not as the value would be in the love!
This company built sturdy furniture designed to be used and loved so I hope you enjoy your piece! It is sweet!!
PS. If it is from the 50s it is technically not an antique, but would be vintage! If you can confirm the year it would be a true mcm piece. If you were selling I would focus on the mcm style.
I wish I knew how to find out year. Ive tried googling and cant find. What does Mcm mean? Im so new to this
I found out mcm means mid century modern. :)
I am so sorry....I was typing late last night and didn't spell out MCM. Glad you were able to figure it out (red face here...sorry).
This wiki explains the mid century modern look:
en.wikipedia.org/
Here is an article about why it is popular:
www.apartmenttherapy.com/
If you are familiar with Frank Lloyd Wright, most of his furniture and his amazing (near to me) Fallingwater home is the classic MCM look and feel. If you ever get a chance to get to this site and tour it it is well worth the drive! I fell in love with Fallingwater many years ago and it sparked my research on the MCM movement.
Here is a link to Fallingwater:
Thank you so much for the advice and information
Your buffet is somewhat a mystery to me as in all my previous research I have never seen or heard of Georgetown Galleries ever using any type of wood but mahogany and cherry and it looks like your piece says walnut..
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