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I have acquired a “Huntley Quality Furniture” french provincial serpentine bedroom set that consists of a dresser & mirror, chest, 2 nightstands, and full size bed frame. I have searched ad nauseam for a set with the same details to no avail. I have identified same/similar hardware or furniture design, but nothing with these exact hardware and ornate wood carved accents. Since I cannot find any of the same piece, it seems this is a unique set. I am curious of its history and value. I have found details on the history of BF Huntley and am guessing this set was produced sometime between the Simmons and Thomasville mergers/acquisitions (1935-1961). I cannot find any specific information on the “Huntley Quality Furniture” line or period. If anyone could help shed light, I would love to know more.

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Can you post pics of the item, the Huntley stamp and what is on the back ??

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I have acquired a Huntley Furniture dresser that has four drawers on the right side and a closet on the left side. Looks pretty unique and it has the gold Huntley Furniture stamp in the top drawer along with the original Huntley Quality Standard Card pinned with a string on the inside of the top drawer. They card explains their standards of quality. Seems pretty rare to me and also has 1896 printed on the back with ROBE printed below it.

If you have any insight on this piece please respond!

Thank you!

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Probably so and if you look down the line you will see many more waiting for finish work !! French Provincial was the most common and popular style of that era !! I frequently find pieces at garage sales now !!

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I came across this photograph that shows my furniture set being manufactured in Feb 1956, after the plant was rebuilt from a fire. The hardware and wood carved detail has not been applied yet.

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https://kovels.com/collectors-questions/furniture-bedroom-set

Keep in mind that the price in the link is for mint condition !! This was a common style in furniture in the late 50`s and early 60`s !! Mine at that time was similar but a different company !! Same serpentine front !! The addition of the word “Quality” was just to get attention !! They were likely trying to build sales reputation since that would increase the company value before selling to Thomasville !! I saw other items that just said Huntley Furniture !! Found no “Quality” line !! Those pulls may have been added after Thomasville`s acquisition of the company !! They would have completed any that was in the works and added what ever they wanted often with the Huntley name attached !! They did not re-do or re-make anything !! Remember the hardware was purchased in bulk large lots !! This was the era of make it fast,, machine made furniture,, not hand made !!

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