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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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 !!
