Q: A dropleaf/gateleg table seems ideal for an apartment...very versatile. I've attached some photos of a dropleaf/gateleg table and the four chairs that come with it. It looks like a Duncan Phyfe style to me, but I see no identification anywhere (on the table or chairs). The owner was told it was probably purchased originally in the 1940s or 50s.
Can you please help me to identify the maker, and/or give me any idea of its possible value? There are numbers stenciled under the table (5627) and the same numbers are stenciled on the underside of each chair seat (5607 with 187 below it).
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I'm not sure what is is but I'm pretty sure it is not Duncan Phyfe. The legs are too straight.
http://antiqueshoppefl.com/articles/sept09/phyfe0909.htm
a great article on Duncan Phyfe furniture fyi.
The table legs don't look like Duncan Phyfe style to me as usually they are curved (similar to the chairs) and carved to some degree. Is it possible the chairs and table are from seperate sets? I'm of no help, but it's a wicked looking set and you're lucky to have it!
It's odd the same numbers are stamped on the table and chairs. They do look like they are from two different sets, although the finish does appear to match from the photos. DP drop leaf tables (in fact most of their tables) usually have curved legs. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=duncan+phyfe+drop+leaf+table&FORM=BIFD#x0y228 DP was very popular, and often copied by more mainstream manufacturers. You likely have a set done in the style of DP by any one of a hundred manufacturers. If it were an original DP it would have their mark, and would be worth thousands. Regardless, it's a timeless looking set. If the history of the set has been represented at DP it's worth the time to have an appraiser look at it. :)