FC Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 This old girl required remaking many of the drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 That's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted September 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 It is a pretty piece. I'm glad I didn't have to refinish it. The drawers were a total mess, and the slides, drawer sides and backs were a lot of remanufacturing. Should be good for another hundred years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 I got this dresser: My aunt got it originally, probably in the 60's. It's part of a set, armoire, 2 mirrors, 2 night stands, head board. Solid wood. The sliders are a bit weak, but it's a very nice set. I forget the brand, but I think it's well known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted September 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 It could pass for almost brand new. I only see some dust down near the abraded foot. Broyhill or Lane maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 2:49 PM, FC said: This old girl required remaking many of the drawers. That a gorgeous piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted September 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Very nice veneer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 9:10 PM, FC said: It could pass for almost brand new. I only see some dust down near the abraded foot. Broyhill or Lane maybe? I have no idea on the maker. I tried to find the mark somewhere, but I think I would have to pull all the drawers out and maybe look at the bottom. Whichever maker it is, they were known for weak drawer sliders, I think. The set is very nice. My Aunt had VERY good taste, and I think she had her 3rd husband, an anesthesiologist, buy this for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted September 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Speaking of drawer sliders, antique drawers almost always have the wood worn down on both the drawer bottoms on the sides, and the surface they rode on. Most people do not fix that problem. You have to either cut off the worn surface, and it will be worn more in the back than the front, or, if there's even to slide on, add a strip of wood just inside of the drawer sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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