Antique Value

I’m looking for the value of this used Berkey & Gay tall dresser?

Berkey & Gay Dresser by Wheeler McDougal posted May 18, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Dresser by Wheeler McDougal posted May 18, 2020 at 11:25 AM

 

Hi Wheeler and welcome. You may not get as many looks since you posted in the General Discussion forum as opposed to the Furniture forum. Maybe one of our beloved Moderators ( @daveydempsey or @Bookahtoo )can move it.

I'll tag a few ppl that may be able to help, but you should refer to the following thread and revise your post accordingly:

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/how-to-get-the-best-response.45719/

@James Conrad
@clutteredcloset49
@Ghopper1924
@verybrad

 

I'm not as well versed in the furniture manufacturers as the guys are.

In the condition your chest is in, it lowers the value. Chipped veneer, stains from stickers.
Wait for the others to give an opinion.

@sabre123
Thanks for the tag.

 

Berkey & Gay was a top of the line furniture manufacturer from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Unfortunately, by the time this mid-20th century mahogany dresser was made, their fortunes were in decline. In addition, even though it is well made, there is no demand for mid-20th century mahogany furniture right now. Not to mention the condition issues mentioned by Cluttered.

In sum, in 2020 your dresser is worth maybe $10.00 - $20.00 at most, and in truth you may not be able to give it away. I had two mahogany dressers ca. 1940 from Philadelphia, solid wood and in great condition, and I ended up giving them to a charity helping families to get on their feet after traumatic events (fires, homelessness). I was glad they would help somebody out, but it was pretty sad that I couldn't sell them for $20.00 each.

 

Thank you. I appreciate the input. Normally all furniture that we have go to halfway houses. They have a better use for them.

 

Yeah was, they stole Cincinnati's thunder back in the day.
The style is Hepplewhite, serpentine front, french feet, chest on chest.
As Ghopper says, value is minimal these days, even if were a period chest values are way down.

 

If you end up kicking it to the curb, pull off the hardware first and sell on eBay. Look up Hepplewhite pulls and look at sold prices.

Somewhat dependent on their construction, but you could probably get $40 USD on a good day.