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SophieClauwaert
About the valuer: I am currently specialising in Old Master paintings and drawings, particularly of Northern Europe. Other areas of interest are Renaissance and XIXth century Revival jewellery as well as silverwork.... Read more
Grey Midcentury Sofa
I found this item on the side of the road in Upstate NY a few months ago (my favorite curb find yet). Beyond that, I am unsure of its history. However, as soon as I saw it I fell in love, as I am a  (...)
That's a very nice sofa indeed. Although still having the 1940's look, it is certainly a 1950's piece, early 1950's, a very good example of a post (...)
Estimated value
$500
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/29/2009
Blue Velvet Sofa
I acquired this item for free from craigslist. The owner purchased it from consignment shop couple of years ago. I instantly fell in love with the sofa's classic style and clean lines. I would  (...)
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Submitted by khitt
This is a mid-20th century sofa, 1950's. The style is quite classical. The tapered legs with the distinctive finials are copying an early 19th (...)
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/31/2009
1950's 10 foot sofa from High End NY Dealer
It has been in our family since purchased new but anyone that could shed light on any details has since passed. It has been recovered and there are no labels anywhere apparent. 
This is a good 1950's design sofa. It is more unusual because of its size and would have been destined for a smart home, where it could fit. The wood (...)
Estimated value
$1250
valued by Thomasina
on 3/20/2009
Oak Hideabed
My husband says that his parents got this when he was a baby in 1926 and it was second hand then. We plan to sell it because we no longer have room for it and his kids don't want it. So our loss  (...)
This is a circa 1920 hideabed (the style is very typical for that period). It is a very well built solid oak piece of furniture. The value will (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/31/2009
sofa
I was looking to buy a home roughly 12-13 years ago, and I went to look at a townhouse. This sofa was left in the living room after all the furniture had been removed and found out the lady selling  (...)
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The sofa with carved fruit decoration and undulating back dates from the late Victorian era, late 1880's to 1900 and is the more substancial item of (...)
Estimated value
$1200
valued by Thomasina
on 1/17/2009
vintage sofa and chair
You are quite right, this is early 20th century furniture. Without seeing any particular maker's mark I would say they are American. Grand Rapids, (...)
Estimated value
$600
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/23/2008
This sofa belonged to my husband's grandma. He is 58, so I'm guesing late 19th or very early 20th century. I'd like to know what the period and style is.
The images are quite small so it is dificult to see all the details. You are correct, this is a late 19th century sofa. But it is a revival style, (...)
Estimated value
$500
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/22/2008
Green living room furniture sofa
was purchased from an estate auction was told that it was a commissioned set ca 1850, a 5 piece set with sofa, 2 arm chairs, 2 straight back chairs ...see chairs for detail pics. I have searched  (...)
I would say it is more to the second half of the 19th century sofa. The style is influenced by aesthetic movement. Provisional value: $1,000-1,500 at (...)
Estimated value
$1500
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/18/2008
HENREDON FRENCH SOFA
tHIS SOFA IS IN ORIG ORANGE VELVET 
This sofa was made in the US by the company Henredon, founded in 1945. Provisional value: $400-600 at auction.
Estimated value
$500
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 8/17/2008
davenport sofa
I got this sofa from an aunt years ago and would like to know the value. 
Of a very heavy design, this sofa was made in the early XXth century in Arts and Crafts style. Provisional value: $500-700 at auction.
Estimated value
$700
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 8/15/2008
Louis xv furniture set
Purchased at a local auction, the lady who owned it prior was 72 years old and came from Switzerland. She doesn't remember the furniture not being in the house. My father recognized the style by  (...)
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Submitted by carkeys
Without seeing a better image I would say this is a later 19th century set. Provisonal value: $600-1,200 at an auction for the group.
Estimated value
$1000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/25/2008
Mother n laws couch
Sofa 
This is a forst half of the 20th century sofa (and a chair), probably closer to the 1940's. Provisional value: $200-300 for the sofa and about $50-75 (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/24/2008
Sofa with carved wood detail
My husband inherited this couch from his grandmother. We have no idea as to its style or origin. 
This is a very nice second half of the 19th century, Aesthetic Movement, sofa. Provisional value: $1,500-3,000 at a specialist auction.
Estimated value
$3000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/24/2008
vintage sofa?
elaborately carved mahogany or walnut sofa, unusual 1 inch spikes around all 4 sides. detailed carvings arms, feet, legs, and center back. Unusual cut out carved back. tufted upholstery in  (...)
In our auction house the estimate for your sofa will be around 300.- to 500.- USD. Depending to this fotos i cannot exactly say how old it is, it (...)
Estimated value
$350
valued by H.Langanger
on 7/12/2008
Settee
This belonged to a young lady who died in 1910. We don't know if she purchased it new or was a hand me down to set up her first home. 
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Submitted by Milliemo
This is a late 19th - early 20th century settee. It is a rather simple functional furniture and various companies manufactured such pieces. (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/5/2008
antique sofa and chair
Help us find out about this antique sofa and chair that was a gift. 
These are late early 20th century pieces. Provisional value: $200-300 for the sofa and abot $150-250 for the armchair at an auction.
Estimated value
$350
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/4/2008
Triple Back
Submitted by MJ42099
Mid-19th century rococo revival sofa. Provisional value: $400-800 at an auction.
Estimated value
$700
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/26/2008
70s White Sofa & Chair
My friend's mother had this custom made in late 1969-early 1970.She would like to know if it has worth today and where she could sell it. 
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Submitted by asummer
I am not sure I can be of any help with identifying the maker, especially if it was custom built. Stylistically this is just a traditional suite and (...)
Estimated value
$175
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/25/2008
Sofa
Gold sofa, believe to be early 20th Century. Any info regarding style, est. value or manufacturer would be greatl appreciated 
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Submitted by reelfun1
You are right about the date, first half of the 20th century. The style is realy a mixture of several, taking elements from the 18th and 19th (...)
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/23/2008
Sofa
Sofa was inherited two years ago. Owner was 92 at death. Item believed to originally belong to mother of deceased. 
Early 20th century rococo revival sofa. Provisional value: $300-500 at an auction.
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/22/2008
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