I posted on here about 3-4 wks ago about a 1920s dining set that I was looking to purchase. Anyway, I decided against it mostly because of the input I received here. And I am so glad I didn't buy it--you guys are invaluable! So, not more than a week later I was surfing the Craiglist around St. Louis--and I fell in love! My brogher lives near there, so he agreed to go look at it for me. Based on the fuzzy pictures he took with his cell phone and emailed me--I said yes! (Scary--having my brother look at it considering my brother buys ONLY new things--including houses, cars, furniture, etc) The price was right--$1000 for buffet, hutch, table, and 4 chairs. The lady I bought the set from, bought the set in a slummy area of St. Louis about 10 years ago. (She was shocked to find the set in such good condition). In the process of recovering the chair seats she found a piece of paper with the date 1904. Her husband refinished the set--very well I might add. (They are downsizing and could not even give the set away to family members). Anyway, the set was destined for our home because two other people who were to look at it the day before my brother did, never showed up. The whole set is solid -- has walnut and quarter sawn oak veneers, and beautiful detailing. I just wish there were two more chairs! (FWIW--I had to pay another $1000 to get it blanket wrapped and shipped to me in WA state). So what do you think? (This is cross posted in home decor since they helped me out so much too)

Thanks, Wendy

Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of dining set