Vintage Inlaid Wood Cabinet with Marble Top Appraisal
Category: Vintage Furniture
Description
A vintage wooden cabinet, likely from the Art Deco era, featuring bookmatched or patterned wood veneer on the drawer and doors, a marble top, and replaced legs. The cabinet has a single drawer over a two-door storage compartment. Dimensions are 17.5 inches wide, 13.5 inches deep, and 31 inches high. The piece requires significant restoration, including addressing two replaced legs, chipped corner veneer, and notably, missing trim around the marble top.
Appraisal Report
This cabinet exhibits Art Deco styling cues with its geometric veneer patterns and marble top. While it possesses inherent decorative qualities, its current appraised value is substantially diminished due to its condition. Key detractions include: 1. Two replaced legs, which are likely not original to the piece and may be stylistically inconsistent. 2. Chipped veneer on the corners. 3. The most significant issue is the missing trim around the marble top, which impacts its aesthetic completeness and requires skilled restoration or a custom solution. The seller's statement that it could be a '$250+ cabinet with these fixes' highlights its potential if restored. However, in its current 'as-is' condition, requiring considerable time, effort, and potential expense for repairs and sourcing missing parts, its fair market value is estimated to be in the $50 to $100 range. This valuation considers it primarily as a project piece for an enthusiast or restorer.
Appraisal Value
$50 - $100