Featured 1940's vintage vanity

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  1. bp1997

    bp1997 New Member

    IMG_5005 (1).jpg IMG_4997 (1).jpg IMG_4998 (1).jpg IMG_4999 (1).jpg IMG_5004 (1).jpg Hello! Looking to identify this vanity my great grandma bought in Texas back in circa 1940's. They painted it at some point. This has been sitting in the garage for sometime and looking to possibly pass on to someone who would appreciate it. Thank you!
     
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    More 1930s. Mass produced. There are literally millions out there. Someone might want it as a project.Is it missing a drawer?
     
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    That WAL stencil stands for Walnut.
     
  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I always thought these to be 30s as well. However, had one very similar with a 1946 date on the mirror. I am sure the mirror was original to the piece.

    Really does not matter who made this. Not much value, if any, with a missing drawer and mirror.
     
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  5. bp1997

    bp1997 New Member

    Figured it might not be too much as my great grandma didn't have much to spend back then. It has all the drawers didn't realize that drawer wasn't in the picture, but the main original mirror did not make it moving it out of storage. Thank you for your input though.

    I still need to get rid of it, so assuming this piece might be worth like $100-200?
     
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  6. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    In my NH country auctions, I couldn't give these away especially in that condition, as Johnny stated "Someone might want it as a project."
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    if u need to get rid of it.....so will most others

    put it to the curb......it'll get gone !
     
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  8. Iowa Jayhawk

    Iowa Jayhawk Well-Known Member

    If someone offers you $30 for it, I would take it. Common as dandelions.
     
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  9. mark737

    mark737 Well-Known Member

    If you want maximum value your best bet is to cut out the middle section and make two nightstands, and probably re-paint in cream or navy. Might get $100-$150. As-is, it would sell for $30-$40 in my part of Central Texas.
     
  10. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Sad but true!
     
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