This dresser is in the "Eastlake" style and made about 1885, 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.
The American version of this style were 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 dressers sell in the $400.00- $600.00 range at auction.
Re: Gentelmans dresser
East lake style
Re: Gentelmans dresser
This is for sale! Would like an appraisal?Â
Re: Gentelmans dresser
This dresser is in the "Eastlake" style and made about 1885, 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.
The American version of this style were 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 dressers sell in the $400.00- $600.00 range at auction.
Re: Gentelmans dresser
Thank you Lovejoy! I bought it in the 1990s and think I will continue to enjoy it. Such a lovely dresser.Â
Re: Gentelmans dresser
It is a very nice piece, we'd retail a comparable for about $850.00