American Furniture Periods

 

 

Among most renowned and valuable pieces of this period are those crafted by the Goddard Townsend family of Newport, Rhode Island. Quality signed pieces are highly desirable and values reflect this. A 1740 mahogany secretary bookcase made by Christopher Townsend sold at auction in New York for $8.25 million.

• Chippendale: 1750 – 1780

Federal period :

• Hepplewhite: 1780 – 1800
• Sheraton: 1790 – 1810
• Classical: 1810 – 1820
• Windsor: c. latter half of the 18th century
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Depression Era

 

Depression era dates to the ‘20s, ‘30s or early 1940s. Pieces from the Depression era are growing in popularity with collectors and decorators.  Demand for Depression era furniture and decorative arts should continue to grow as it approaches antique status (technically it’s not antique until it is more than 100 years old). Primary sources of Depression Era pieces include estate sales, garage sales, and conveniently, online auctions such as eBay. Look for quality pieces in excellent condition.

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