In his latest column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor gives his professional opinion on must-have antique furniture resources for furniture buyers, sellers and scholars. Read More +
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Furniture Detective: 19th century Roller Organ may be worth up to $850
In responding to a reader’s inquiry about the value and history of an antique Roller Organ, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor reveals a rich history, fascinating details about accessories of the organ and an encouraging potential value. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Chest’s greatest value is as learning tool
Sometimes the antiques and collectibles we find truly do serve as educational treasures we can learn from and utilize that new information for years to come. Such is the case with Furniture Detective Fred Taylor’s response to a question from a reader about a wooden chest. Read More +
Furniture Detective: 1930s chest serves its true purpose in foyer
Decorative elements of furniture are often clues to the age and the style of a piece, such as linear design patterns characteristic of many items of furniture produced in the 1930s and ’40s explains Furniture Detective Fred Taylor, in his latest column. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Hall Stands – Not just a place to hang your coat
In his latest column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor discusses how furniture of the past offers a unique glimpse at the societal norms of the time and its representation of gender roles and social status. Read More +
Furniture Detective: ‘Indiana Eastlake’ chairs are plentiful, affordable
In his latest column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor shares historic details about prevelance of Indiana Eastlake chairs, and minute details surrounding furniture maker John Stuart. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Determining table type is as easy as measuring
In his most recent column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor discusses the importance of size in determining the true identity of antique furniture like tables. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Pinning down Heywood-Wakefield value is hard
In the most recent installment of his Furniture Detective column, Fred Taylor helps a collector determine the best course for dealing with a formica top on a table, while also clarifying its maker. Read More +
Invalid and barber chairs share common history
There’s a lot to learn from the chairs we rest on, and in the latest installment of his Furniture Detective column, Fred Taylor reveals some truths about invalid and barber chairs. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Glider rocker with 1888 patent is valued at $300
In the most recent installment of the Furniture Detective, Fred Taylor sheds light on the truth behind a glider rocker’s origins, and its potential $300 value. Read More +