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This is a tiger oak or quarter sawn oak dresser or buffet It need cleaning but seems in good condion. I do not know it's age or worth and would appreciate any information
This is a tiger oak or quarter sawn oak dresser or buffet It need cleaning but seems in good condion. I do not know it's age or worth and would appreciate any information
Re: Oak Dresser or buffet
Because of the dark grain of your dresser, I wonder if it's possible that the finish is faux wood grain (simulated wood grain), which was popular in the late 1800's. If not faux finished, then the dresser's primary wood is likely tiger oak. The dovetail joints indicate the late 1800's also. They seem fairly uniform and likely were machine crafted, dating the dresser between 1880's-1905. I would leve the finish alone, but it does apear to need some cleaning, as you mentioned. In it's present condition, I would value your dresser between $250-$300.
Re: Oak Dresser or buffet
Thank you for the imput
I really appreciate your comments.
How could I tell if it is a faux finish?
Re: Oak Dresser or buffet
The only way I can explain it is to see if the finish looks painted on to you or if you can see real wood grain. You might look at some examples of faux painted wood grain on antique furniture on the web and see if that helps. Wish I could be more helpful.