Description

Here comes a bona fide time capsule straight from the golden era of American furniture manufacturing, courtesy of Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. of Bassett, Virginia, proudly labeled 'Pioneers in Furniture for the Nation.' This wide eight-drawer dresser features a limed or bleached oak finish with a tight cathedral grain pattern, original brass-toned hardware throughout including both bar pulls and petite oval knobs, and a matching frameless rectangular tilting mirror that sits in a bracket mount atop the case. Construction quality is excellent with hand-cut dovetail joinery visible on the drawer boxes, solid secondary wood drawer sides, and a plinth base typical of late 1940s through mid-1950s American bedroom suites. Condition is consistent with its age and honest life well lived: the top surface shows water ring marks and light cloudiness to the finish, there is veneer chipping at the lower front drawer divider corners, some surface scratches and scuffs throughout the exterior, the mirror shows minor foxing along its edges, and drawer interiors show typical use wear including old paper liner remnants in one drawer. Structurally the carcass is solid, all drawers are present and slide, and the dovetail joints are intact, making this an excellent candidate for a light refinish or a bold painted transformation.

Condition

Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

Marks/Scratches on top front and sides shown in pictures

Measurement

50" x 32"H x 18"

QUICK TERMS

1. AS-IS, WHERE-IS: All items are sold as-is with no warranties or guarantees.

2. PAYMENT & PICKUP REQUIRED: Payment is due at auction close. Scheduling a pickup appointment is required before collecting items.

3. MISSED PICKUPS: Failure to pick up during the designated pickup period will result in a $20 fee per item. Additional labor, transportation, storage, delivery, disposal, or handling fees may apply.

4. ABANDONED ITEMS: Items not picked up without prior Auctioneer approval may be considered abandoned and resold, donated, or disposed of without refund.

5. WE ARE NOT MOVERS: Bring adequate help, tools, packing materials, and transportation. Loading assistance may be available for an additional fee.

6. BUYER’S PREMIUM & TAX: A 12% Buyer’s Premium and applicable sales tax will be added to all purchases.

7. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: Available on select items for an additional fee. See auction details.

8. EXTENDED BIDDING: Bids placed near closing automatically extend the lot by 3 minutes until bidding stops.

9. AI-ENHANCED PHOTOS: Primary images may be enhanced for visibility and readability. Items themselves are not altered. Review all photos carefully.

10. AUCTIONEER APPROVAL: Any exception to these terms must be approved in advance by the Auctioneer.

By bidding, you agree to these terms and the complete Terms & Conditions posted on the auction website.