Accurate Description of Item
One Eastlake Style Marble topped Wash Stand
Appraiser Remarks
This Washstand is in the "Eastlake" style and made about 1875-80, the style getting its name from Charles Eastlake, who wrote a book entitled "Hints on Household Taste" in 1868. In this influential book he rejected the ornate decorations favored on earlier Victorian furniture and espoused simpler more incised rectangular lines sparingly accented with machined forms and varying wood types for decoration.
This one looks to be constructed of walnut rather than pine, but it's difficult to tell from the images provided. The American version of this style is more ornate than Eastlake's original designs, but his name has been forever linked to this furniture ever since.
Values vary considerably depending on quality of construction, wood type and how close they follow original Victorian designs. In the current market the style is not in vogue, it peaked back in the 1980's, comparable washstands sell in the $375.00- $575.00 range depending on local demand.
This one looks to be constructed of walnut rather than pine, but it's difficult to tell from the images provided. The American version of this style is more ornate than Eastlake's original designs, but his name has been forever linked to this furniture ever since.
Values vary considerably depending on quality of construction, wood type and how close they follow original Victorian designs. In the current market the style is not in vogue, it peaked back in the 1980's, comparable washstands sell in the $375.00- $575.00 range depending on local demand.
Estimated Value
$375.00- $575.00
Re: Unique cabinet
One Eastlake Style Marble topped Wash Stand
This Washstand is in the "Eastlake" style and made about 1875-80, the style getting its name from Charles Eastlake, who wrote a book entitled "Hints on Household Taste" in 1868. In this influential book he rejected the ornate decorations favored on earlier Victorian furniture and espoused simpler more incised rectangular lines sparingly accented with machined forms and varying wood types for decoration.
This one looks to be constructed of walnut rather than pine, but it's difficult to tell from the images provided. The American version of this style is more ornate than Eastlake's original designs, but his name has been forever linked to this furniture ever since.
Values vary considerably depending on quality of construction, wood type and how close they follow original Victorian designs. In the current market the style is not in vogue, it peaked back in the 1980's, comparable washstands sell in the $375.00- $575.00 range depending on local demand.