RARE SLIGH FURNITURE COMPANY DRESSER

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1920'S SLIGH FURNITURE COMPANY DRESSER WITH MIRROR. DRESSER IS VERY SOLID BUT MIRROR FRAME IS BROKEN. *****************************************The Sligh Furniture Company was established in 1880 by Charles R. Sligh in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Historically renowned for high-quality wooden case goods, dressers, and bedroom suites, the brand's early pieces were even owned by U.S. Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison. History & Background • Founding & Location: Founded in 1880 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which was a major American furniture-making hub. • Materials & Styles: Produced dressers, chiffoniers, and matching bedroom suites using mahogany, walnut (including Circassian walnut), maple, curly birch, and oak. Later mid-century lines included the popular Cross Country series. • Company Timeline: The original company closed in 1932 due to the Great Depression. The brand name was later revived and acquired, and modern Sligh furniture is owned by Lexington Home Brands. • Identification: Authentic vintage Sligh dressers typically feature a stamped or paper maker's mark reading "SLIGH Furniture Co. Grand Rapids" located inside the top-right drawer. You can read more about the company's background via Furniture City History. Pricing & Market Value • Vintage & Antique Dressers (1920s–1950s): Typically range from $850 to $1,850 depending on the wood type (such as walnut or mahogany), condition, and whether original mirrors or hardware are intact. Restored or specialized antique pieces can reach upwards of $2,500 to $4,000+ on platforms like 1StDibs.