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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 151440, member: 37"]Late teen or 20s is about right. I can't tell if it is already painted or if the finish has just darkened with age. While my preference would be to rejuvenate the finish if not already painted, many would prefer it painted in a lighter color these days. Condition seems to be very good so would be a good candidate to save if not already painted. It is not a fine antique but few such pieces from this era are in such good condition. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have no problem with painting damaged furniture or that which has already been painted. Others would say paint away since there is not a lot of value there. I just think this paint fad will end at some point and many will wish that such pieces had never been painted. We went through such a fad in the 50s and 60s and many people stripped a lot of painted furniture in the 70s and 80s. I expect this cycle to repeat itself at some point. Meanwhile, the stock of never painted good condition well made old furniture diminishes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 151440, member: 37"]Late teen or 20s is about right. I can't tell if it is already painted or if the finish has just darkened with age. While my preference would be to rejuvenate the finish if not already painted, many would prefer it painted in a lighter color these days. Condition seems to be very good so would be a good candidate to save if not already painted. It is not a fine antique but few such pieces from this era are in such good condition. I have no problem with painting damaged furniture or that which has already been painted. Others would say paint away since there is not a lot of value there. I just think this paint fad will end at some point and many will wish that such pieces had never been painted. We went through such a fad in the 50s and 60s and many people stripped a lot of painted furniture in the 70s and 80s. I expect this cycle to repeat itself at some point. Meanwhile, the stock of never painted good condition well made old furniture diminishes.[/QUOTE]
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