1930s depression era furniture - price guide and values

17th Century Oak Coffer with Carved Detail and V-Shaped Legs

A 17th century oak coffer, plain top with primitive carved detail and lock to front, with tall V shaped legs. Wear and tear commensurate with age. 115 x 40 x 67.5 cm.

19th Century Australian Saddle Maker's Bench with Primitive Construction

Saddle makers bench, 19th century Australian. Primitive construction with splayed legs and clamp., height 72, width 40, length 106 cm.

Depression Era Painted Pine Storage Trunk with Newspaper Finish

Storage trunk, depression era painted pine with newspaper finish, height 47 cm, width 56 cm, depth 55 cm

Baltic Pine Primitive Stool with Pegged Legs, 19th Century

Primitive stool, mid 19th century Baltic and kauri pine with pegged legs, height 42 cm, width 85 cm, depth 35 cm

18th Century Oak Elizabethan Style Sword Chest with Iron Decoration

An early 18th century oak Elizabethan style sword chest, paneled top, decorative iron strapwork, restrained primitive decoration to the front, raised on shaped end planks. 104 x 40 x 63 cm.

18th Century Oak Sword Chest with Carved Decoration and Repairs

A primitive 18th century oak sword chest, paneled front with carved decoration, handmade hinges, old repairs. Requires attention. 126 x 45 x 56 cm.

19th Century Fruit Wood Stools with Aged Patina

Two 19th century three-legged country fruit wood stools, primitive pegged construction, one stool with centre depression, lovely, aged patina. H,530 and 48 cm.

Antique Australian Pine Chest of Drawers

A primitive Australian chest of drawers, pine and packing case construction with original crackle finish, circa 1860s, 122 cm high, 102 cm wide, 62 cm deep

Depression-Era Metal Tool Chest from Melbourne Factory

A depression era hand-made metal tool chest from an old pattern maker's factory in north Fitzroy, Melbourne. 36 cm high, 36 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Tasmanian Colonial Blackwood Chiffonier Food Safe

A primitive Colonial chiffonier food safe, solid blackwood throughout, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840 128 cm high, 107 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

Primitive Pine Hanging Corner Cabinet

An early 19th century primitive pine hanging corner cabinet, with open section above thick double panelled narrow door, original star headed nails evident. 55 x 34 x 112 cm.

Metal Bound Primitive Trunk with Rosette Bars

An 18th/19th century decorative metal bound trunk, primitive plank construction with multiple rosette headed steel bars and lock, possibly as a secure chest. (minor faults and two later cut-outs to the back panel). 86 x 53.5 x 38 cm.

19th Century European Fruitwood Side Table

A 19th century European country primitive fruitwood side / preparation table, with two deep frieze drawers, squared and tapered section legs. The plank top with clenched ends showing good old signs of wear. 129.5 x 61 x 74.5 cm.

Australian Depression-Era Miniature Cedar Chest of Drawers

An Australian Folk Art miniature chest of drawers, cedar and pine, 1890s Depression Era, 41 cm high, 42 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Jacobean Style Oak Coffer with Primitive Hinges

An 18th century oak coffer, three panels to the front decorated in Jacobean style carving, the lids also panelled, primitive hinges and lock, raised on square feet. 124 x 50 x 63 cm.

19th Century Australian White Painted Occasional Table

A primitive Australian white painted occasional table with single drawer, 19th century, 74 cm high, 96 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Yellow Depression Era Folk Art Cabinet from Australia

An Australian depression era folk art cabinet with yellow painted finish, circa 1890s, 106 cm high, 87 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Depression Era Green Painted Chest of Drawers

An antique chest of six drawers with depression era green painted finish, circa 1890s, 139 cm high, 117 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Antique Red Gum Stool with Eucalypt Legs

A primitive Australian three legged stool, slab red gum top with eucalypt legs, most likely central Victoria, 19th century, 31 cm high, 41 cm wide

Primitive Australian Eucalyptus Chair with Butterfly Restoration

A rare and primitive Australian chair hewn from a single slab of eucalypt with stick legs, mid 19th century. Most likely central Victorian goldfields origin. Few examples of this type of chair or stool construction survive today. This piece with its…

18th Century Oak Carved Coffer with Vine Relief

A primitive 18th century oak coffer, the front carved in low relief with trailing vines, shaped apron and sides, an old repair to the lock area. 116 x 50 x 60 cm.

Primitive Kauri Occasional Table

A folk art kauri occasional table, modelled after a primitive three-legged stool, the irregular top and base united by pegged 'branch' legs. Height 32 cm

Depression Era Painted Pine Stools

A pair of depression era stools, pine with painted finish, circa 1930s, 31 cm high35 cm wide, 28 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

Depression-era Australian Folk Art Corner Wotnot

Australian Folk Art depression era cotton reel corner wotnot with white painted finish, circa 1890s, '142 cm high, 41 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Depression-Era Australian Cotton Reel Corner Wotnot

Australian Folk Art depression era cotton reel corner wotnot, circa 1890s, 124 cm high, 48 cm wide, 27 cm deep

Janet and Graeme Webb's Pine Bench

Primitive long pine bench. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Australian Three-Tiered Cotton Reel Support Depression Cabinet

What not Australian depression with cotton reel supports, three tier with original finish, height 106 cm, depth 41 cm

Red Ochre Depression Chair with Metal Straps

Chair Australian depression packing case with metal strapwork and, red ochre painted finish, height 76 cm, length 44 cm, depth 47 cm

19th Century Australian Blackwood Rocking Chair

An Australian rocking chair, blackwood and pine, 19th century, with primitive restoration, 96 cm high, 53 cm across the handles

19th Century Colonial Cedar Hall Table

A primitive Colonial cedar one drawer hall table with square tapering legs, 19th century, 77 cm high, 95 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Depression-era Edison Cylinder Chest with 60+ Rolls

Depression chest of four drawers containing Edison cylinders depression era rustic pine chest containing approx 60-100 Edison rolls, size of chest 59 cm x 37 cm x 34 cm

Bottle Top Chest of Drawers

A depression period chest of drawers with bottle tops as the handle Pulls, made from recycled boxes, Australian, height 24 & 26 cm, width 24 & 33 cm, depth 29 & 25 cm

19th Century Australian Primitive Bench Stool

An Australian primitive bench stool, 19th century 45 cm high, 94 cm wide, 29 cm deep note for a similar example see Peter Cuffley a survey of Australiana, 1790 - 1940, the Carney McKenna Collections, illustrated pg 88, no. 217

Depression-era Australian Chest of Drawers

Australian depression era chest of drawers

Primitive Folk Art Miniature Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

An unusual primitive folk art miniature chest of drawers, stained pine, late 19th century, 36 cm high

19th Century Australian Cedar Colonial Bookshelf

A primitive Colonial bookshelf, Australian cedar, South Australian origin, 19th century, 101 cm high, 66 cm wide, 21 cm deep

Colonial Cedar Hall Table, NSW-Origin, Mid 19th Century

An early Colonial single drawer hall table with square tapering legs, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, early to mid 19th century, primitive construction techniques employed, 77 cm high, 83 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Primitive European Wishbone Stool

European Wishbone stool late 19th century, primitive construction, with three legs, height 54 cm, length 92 cm, depth 70 cm

Colonial Wine Table, Australian Blackwood, Tasmania, 1840

A primitive Colonial wine table, Australian blackwood, Tasmania origin, circa 1840, 74 cm high, 52 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Italian Walnut Side Table, 17th Century

17th century Italian walnut primitive side table with rectangular top above the frieze drawer, raised on straight legs joined by square section stretchers and a 'V' shaped support. 76 cm, wide, by 48 cm, deep and 78 cm, tall.

Colonial Spade Back Dining Chairs with Green Finish

Two Colonial spade back dining chairs with 1890s depression era green painted finish loads of character 41 cm and 47 cm across the seats

Mid-19th Century Ballarat Scullery Table

A primitive Goldfields scullery table, pine and nail construction, Ballarat origin, mid 19th century 77 cm high, 83 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Primitive Pine Cupboard with Drawer and Double Doors

Pine cupboard primitive construction, two doors, with single drawer below, height 183, width 74 depth 53 cm (approx)

Petrol Box Chest: Depression Era Upcycling

Depression era chest of drawers, made from petrol boxes and tins

Depression Era Desk with Buggy Wheel Legs

Depression desk, packing case construction, buggy wheel Spoke legs, c1925

Depression-era Bedroom Set with Kero Tin Drawers

Depression era bedroom suite inc: two piece dressing table, and chest of drawers, kero tin drawers, (as found in house in Milang)

Green Rustic Pine Chest of Drawers

Rustic chest of drawers, c. 1930, pine, metal packing cases, retains original green paint, height 90 cm width 53 cm depth 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

Australian Tramp Art Depression Dresser, 19th Century

An Australian Tramp Art depression dresser, late 19th century, 128 cm high, 72 cm wide, 37 cm deep

Irish Primitive Stick Back Elbow Chair

An early 19th century Irish pine primitive country stick back elbow chair with solid seat and simple pegged legs

Distressed Limed Side Cabinet with Enamel Fittings

A depression period side cabinet, two drawers, central cupboard, distressed limed paintwork, enamel and metal fittings, 83 cm high, 82 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Primitive Tree Branch Chair from Late 19th Century Australia

A painted primitive tree branch chair, Australian, late 19th century. Provenance: Manifold collection, Purumbeet, Camperdown

Art Nouveau-inspired Depression Cabinet with Porcelain Handles

New Zealand 'Depression cabinet', probably made from pine and kauri apple boxes, with central cupboard door with Art Nouveau inspired inset copper panel, flanked by three small drawers with white porcelain handles. 63 cm x 55 cm

Primitive Wine Table, France c. 1900s

Wine table Primitive style tripod based circular table France, c. 1900s. 65 cm high, 56 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Vintage Cream Dresser from Depression Era

Rustic childs depression era cream painted vintage dresser

Embellished Assemblage: Depression Cabinet

A depression two door cabinet inlaid with various objects, profusely embellished with assemblage of found object, mounted on cedar and painted, 60.0 x 45.0 x 31.0 cm

WWI Prisoner's Miniature Chest of Drawers

Primitive miniature chest of drawers, believed to be constructed by a prisoner of World War I. 21 x 13.5 x 25.5 cm tall

18th Century Oak and Elm Elbow Chair

A primitive oak and elm elbow chair, English, 18th century

Colonial Cedar Wine Table, NSW, c. 1840

Primitive Colonial cedar wine table c1840 New South Wales origin. Octagonal tapering column with quadraform base. Height 47 cm, diameter 54 cm

1930s Jarrah Farmhouse Chairs from Western Australia

Three West Australian jarrah farmhouse chairs c.1930's. These chairs were very likely made during the depression era using recycled farmhouse materials one chair has an interesting branding mark under the seat, 'Bridgetown West Australia' Provenance:…