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I got this dresser from my parents yesterday and can't figure out much about it. I know they got it at an antique store about 20-25 years ago. It's made out of something super light like basswood or really light pine and stained. I don't think the current stain is original and the drawer pulls are definitely not original. The drawers are all dovetailed front and back but look rather sloppy and some are pretty loose. There is a few really poor repairs here and there too. I can't tell if the big top drawer is machine or hand made. The back boards are super rough cut.
So is this thing old or contemporary? Is it worth the work to make it right?
I have a few more pics too.
Can't really tell without pictures of the dovetails, the back, etc.
But it doesn't look like anything pre-1850. It sort of approximates Empire style but is more of an amalgamation or 20th century interpretation of the Empire style. But it could be old and just not typical...
The best part about it is the beer on the top! Good day in the shop, I guess... Later, Cal
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