Comments on: Furniture Labels: Telling the Makers, Retailers and Associations Apart http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Michael Swain http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-180708 Michael Swain Tue, 14 May 2013 16:04:59 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-180708 How can I identify a coffee table with hydralics that raises the table to regular kitchen table height? It has white painted number on the under-side of the table. The are 13 9705 235 and 120590. Thanks Michael 678-873-8804 michaelbswain@bellsouth.net How can I identify a coffee table with hydralics that raises the table to regular kitchen table height? It has white painted number on the under-side of the table. The are 13 9705 235 and 120590. Thanks
Michael
678-873-8804
michaelbswain@bellsouth.net

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-165921 Fred Taylor Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:55:27 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-165921 If you can send me some clear digital photos of the table I will be happy to tell you what I can. You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com If you can send me some clear digital photos of the table I will be happy to tell you what I can. You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: Brittaney http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-165886 Brittaney Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:29:58 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-165886 Hello, I have a 'I believe' to be a 1939 Imperial Co. occasional table. I was wondering if you could give me a price value on this piece? I can't find any tables that have the same feet as this one online so I'm not sure if it is a reproduction. Hello, I have a ‘I believe’ to be a 1939 Imperial Co. occasional table. I was wondering if you could give me a price value on this piece? I can’t find any tables that have the same feet as this one online so I’m not sure if it is a reproduction.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-160709 Andrea Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:05:02 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-160709 I am trying to find some history on the Harley Smith Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I can find just a few public records that seem to disappear around 1914. They were located 231-233 Pearl St behind the Pantlind Hotel, which is now the Amway Grand. I have an antique set (dresser and vanity) that has no markings except for an old paper tag that gave me the above information. The tag is so old it crumbles in your hand. The wood looks to be mahogany, possibly banded. The handles have brass accents as well as the wheels, which I believe are brass as well. I am wondering if the Harley Smith Furniture Co. was just a retailer...or perhaps the mirror that was attached to the vanity is very old, but not the set itself. The set seems more art deco and truly doesn't seem to be from the early 1900s, more like 30s or 40s. I wanted to know the history of the set before I "destroy" it. I am not using it, and would like to refinish it, and know that this ruins the value if indeed it is valuable to a collector. Thanks! I am trying to find some history on the Harley Smith Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I can find just a few public records that seem to disappear around 1914. They were located 231-233 Pearl St behind the Pantlind Hotel, which is now the Amway Grand.

I have an antique set (dresser and vanity) that has no markings except for an old paper tag that gave me the above information. The tag is so old it crumbles in your hand. The wood looks to be mahogany, possibly banded. The handles have brass accents as well as the wheels, which I believe are brass as well.

I am wondering if the Harley Smith Furniture Co. was just a retailer…or perhaps the mirror that was attached to the vanity is very old, but not the set itself. The set seems more art deco and truly doesn’t seem to be from the early 1900s, more like 30s or 40s.

I wanted to know the history of the set before I “destroy” it. I am not using it, and would like to refinish it, and know that this ruins the value if indeed it is valuable to a collector.

Thanks!

]]> By: Connie Zullo http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-94072 Connie Zullo Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:44:09 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-94072 Good day, Mr Taylor! I am seeking a bit of info from you b/c I can find nothing on the internet. I have inherited a very old pc of furniture from my family in western Kentucky. The piece in question is a very dark, large framed, pivoting mirror(almost 5'tall) attached to a short drawer base(2 narrow side by side drawers on top with a single wide bottom drawer). On the back of the mirror the furniture tag attached reads Memphis Furniture Co, Memphis, Tenn. I can find no date but there appears to be an embossed number on it that is unreadable. Can you give me any helpful hints for locating info about this company or this piece. My sincere thanks! Good day, Mr Taylor!

I am seeking a bit of info from you b/c I can find nothing on the internet. I have inherited a very old pc of furniture from my family in western Kentucky. The piece in question is a very dark, large framed, pivoting mirror(almost 5′tall) attached to a short drawer base(2 narrow side by side drawers on top with a single wide bottom drawer). On the back of the mirror the furniture tag attached reads Memphis Furniture Co, Memphis, Tenn. I can find no date but there appears to be an embossed number on it that is unreadable.

Can you give me any helpful hints for locating info about this company or this piece.

My sincere thanks!

]]> By: Phil http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-62707 Phil Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:31:58 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-62707 Looking for a list of scandinavian designers used by John Stuart, Inc. Do you have a source for this info? Many thanks! Looking for a list of scandinavian designers used by John Stuart, Inc. Do you have a source for this info? Many thanks!

]]> By: Julie http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-57701 Julie Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:50:58 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-57701 I just recently acquired an old parlor set(sofa, king and queen chairs) that has a brass tag that says Perfect Parlor Furniture Co, Chicago, IL. I can find no information on this company on the web at all. I'm trying to date the set. It has never been recovered and is in very nice shape. I would like to know the approximate date it was made and any history about the company. If you think you can help I can send photos. I just recently acquired an old parlor set(sofa, king and queen chairs) that has a brass tag that says Perfect Parlor Furniture Co, Chicago, IL. I can find no information on this company on the web at all. I’m trying to date the set. It has never been recovered and is in very nice shape. I would like to know the approximate date it was made and any history about the company. If you think you can help I can send photos.

]]> By: diane http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-54982 diane Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:01:44 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-54982 I just bought a vintage rocker recliner, it looks like something from the 60's. It has the name Fashion Craft Mfg. Co. and the city is Tampa. I can find on information on this company. I just bought a vintage rocker recliner, it looks like something from the 60′s. It has the name Fashion Craft Mfg. Co. and the city is Tampa. I can find on information on this company.

]]> By: Patsy Cook http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-23277 Patsy Cook Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:38:09 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-23277 Hello, Fred. Just wanted to follow up to see if you got the pictures of the two end tables that I sent on the 13th of July. They are True Grand Rapids certified M-20459 and M-20460 on the bronze labels. I also have an old Regulator clock which runs like a top which was taken out of the old depot in Plains GA and given to me by Hugh Carter, President Carter's first cousin. I can also send a picture of that also if you think it is worth any value. Thanks Patsy Cook Hello, Fred. Just wanted to follow up to see if you got the pictures of the two end tables that I sent on the 13th of July. They are True Grand Rapids certified M-20459 and M-20460 on the bronze labels. I also have an old Regulator clock which runs like a top which was taken out of the old depot in Plains GA and given to me by Hugh Carter, President Carter’s first cousin. I can also send a picture of that also if you think it is worth any value.
Thanks
Patsy Cook

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-19222 Fred Taylor Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:05:04 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-19222 JJ - If you can send me some clear digital photos of the buffet I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com JJ – If you can send me some clear digital photos of the buffet I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-19221 Fred Taylor Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:04:05 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-19221 Henry - Zeeland Furniture Manufacturing Co was formed in Zeeland, MI (near Grand Rapids) in 1911. Its specialty was Empire Revival style bedroom furniture. If you can send me some clear digital photos of the furniture I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com Henry – Zeeland Furniture Manufacturing Co was formed in Zeeland, MI (near Grand Rapids) in 1911. Its specialty was Empire Revival style bedroom furniture.

If you can send me some clear digital photos of the furniture I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: JJ Jenney http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-19205 JJ Jenney Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:33:07 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-19205 Hi Fred, I recently purchased a buffett at a thrift store. I'm not sure of the kind of wood but it has thickly carved flowers in the doors and top drawer. My intention was to sand it down and paint it or stain it but as I was cleaning it up I found a mark on the back that is branded in. It is two 3/4 circles in a rectable and in several places it has "E.151". Can you tell me anything about it? I'd appreciate any help or if you could point me in a direction to research more, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you, JJ Hi Fred,

I recently purchased a buffett at a thrift store. I’m not sure of the kind of wood but it has thickly carved flowers in the doors and top drawer. My intention was to sand it down and paint it or stain it but as I was cleaning it up I found a mark on the back that is branded in. It is two 3/4 circles in a rectable and in several places it has “E.151″. Can you tell me anything about it?

I’d appreciate any help or if you could point me in a direction to research more, I would very much appreciate it.

Thank you,
JJ

]]> By: Henry Pacheco http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-18978 Henry Pacheco Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:22:30 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-18978 Dear Fred Taylor, I am in possession of 2 bedroom dressers that came from my Grandfathers estate. The tall piece has a paper label on the back that says Zeeland Furniture Manufacturing Company. There was some writing that has faded and cannot be read by me. I hope there is a way to treat the label and make the writing come clear. Both pieces say white oak but they are painted green. They have beautiful hardware that I have never seen on furniture before. From family information I believe they were purchased in or after 1907. Can you tell me anything about the pieces or Zeeland? Dear Fred Taylor, I am in possession of 2 bedroom dressers that came from my Grandfathers estate. The tall piece has a paper label on the back that says Zeeland Furniture Manufacturing Company. There was some writing that has faded and cannot be read by me. I hope there is a way to treat the label and make the writing come clear. Both pieces say white oak but they are painted green. They have beautiful hardware that I have never seen on furniture before. From family information I believe they were purchased in or after 1907. Can you tell me anything about the pieces or Zeeland?

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-18363 Fred Taylor Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:32:31 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-18363 Cheryl - If you can send me some clear digital photos of the stool I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com Cheryl – If you can send me some clear digital photos of the stool I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: cheryl http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-18007 cheryl Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:30:34 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-18007 I have a footstool that has a velvet fabric cover with what I believe is to be iron legs with claws. It is stamped on the bottom but I cannot make out the name of the maker, but I can read the following. ..Sept 6, 1899&July 17, 1900 Flint Mich . No7. Do you have any idea of its value or the manufacturer? Thanks, Cheryl I have a footstool that has a velvet fabric cover with what I believe is to be iron legs with claws. It is stamped on the bottom but I cannot make out the name of the maker, but I can read the following. ..Sept 6, 1899&July 17, 1900 Flint Mich
. No7. Do you have any idea of its value or the manufacturer? Thanks, Cheryl

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-17797 Fred Taylor Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-17797 Diane - After lImbert ceased to make Arts & Crafts furntiure around 1916, the company produced an number of traditonal revival styles until it went out of business in 1944. Dark mahogany pieces from Limbert are frequently found. If you can send me some clear digital photos of the buffet I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com Diane – After lImbert ceased to make Arts & Crafts furntiure around 1916, the company produced an number of traditonal revival styles until it went out of business in 1944. Dark mahogany pieces from Limbert are frequently found.

If you can send me some clear digital photos of the buffet I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: Fred Taylor http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-17796 Fred Taylor Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:41:15 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-17796 Sarah - One good book is "American Cabinetmakers - Marked American Furniture 1640-1940" by William C. Ketchum, Corwn. Another is "Grand Rapids Furntiure - the Story of America's Furniture City" by Christain Carron, Public Musem of Grand Rapids. If you can send me some clear digital photos of the table and the label I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond. Thanks Fred Taylor “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” www.furnituredetective.com Sarah – One good book is “American Cabinetmakers – Marked American Furniture 1640-1940″ by William C. Ketchum, Corwn. Another is “Grand Rapids Furntiure – the Story of America’s Furniture City” by Christain Carron, Public Musem of Grand Rapids.

If you can send me some clear digital photos of the table and the label I will be happy to tell you what I can. (No camera phone or Blackberry photos please.) You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
http://www.furnituredetective.com

]]> By: Diane Devore http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-17781 Diane Devore Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:58:32 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-17781 I have a Limbert Buffet. But, it is dark wood, Mahogany. I can not find anything about it on the net or in books. I want to find a value for it. Can you help? Thanks, Diane aip1976@hotmail.com I have a Limbert Buffet. But, it is dark wood, Mahogany.
I can not find anything about it on the net or in books. I want to find a value for it. Can you help?

Thanks,

Diane
aip1976@hotmail.com

]]> By: Sarah Carvalho http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-14410 Sarah Carvalho Tue, 11 May 2010 18:34:09 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-14410 Do you know of a book or on-line resource with furniture makers from 1770-1900? I have a table with a branded logo on the bottom that I can not find anywhere. I have pictures. Thank you! Do you know of a book or on-line resource with furniture makers from 1770-1900? I have a table with a branded logo on the bottom that I can not find anywhere. I have pictures.

Thank you!

]]> By: LAURA K http://www.worthpoint.com/article/furniture-labels-telling-makers/comment-page-1#comment-13980 LAURA K Tue, 04 May 2010 03:47:54 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2490492#comment-13980 DUETSCH BROS FURNITURE IN CHICAGO ILL. I HAVE A REAL LOVESEAT! I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE WORTH A LOT OF MONEY. PLEASE HELP ME :) THANKS! I DO HAVE PICTURES!!!!!!!! DUETSCH BROS FURNITURE IN CHICAGO ILL. I HAVE A REAL LOVESEAT! I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE WORTH A LOT OF MONEY. PLEASE HELP ME :) THANKS!

I DO HAVE PICTURES!!!!!!!!

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