The 3103 Collection

Modern Design

Excellent: Showroom-ready and near-new in presentation at normal viewing distance, with no notable cosmetic or functional issues.
Very Good: Clean, fully functional, and showroom-presentable with minor wear or patina consistent with age and visible only on close inspection (e.g., light surface marks, slight soft-goods wear, minor cosmetic aging).
Good: Fully functional and presentable, but with clearly visible cosmetic issues or replacements (e.g., small chips, noticeable wear, minor plating or chrome issues, replaced cushions, repairs); priced accordingly.
Fair: Significant wear, damage, missing elements, or restoration needs; sold as-is/project.
“+”: Indicates the item sits at the high end of that grade (e.g., “Very Good+” = nearly Excellent but with small, disclosed issue).

Excellent: Structurally tight and exceptionally well preserved with all original joinery tightly joined and functional. Surface retains its original, deep luster or moonlight wax patina with only negligible, age-appropriate micro-wear. No evidence of modern structural reinforcement, material loss, or significant restoration.
Very Good: Structurally sound and tightly joined. Surface exhibits “honest wear” or character marks consistent with over 100 years of functional use. May include minor, historically stabilized wood patches or professionally fitted hardware additions that reflect the item’s evolution.
Good: Structurally sound, fully functional, and aesthetically presentable but shows more pronounced evidence of its history. This may include visible surface character, minor stable checks (natural grain opening), or replaced/missing hardware elements that do not compromise the piece’s utility or scholarly value.
Modified / As Found: Retains primary historical form but features contemporary adaptations for utility or significant non-original decorative elements.
“+”: Indicates the item sits at the high end of that grade (e.g., “Very Good+” = nearly Excellent but with small, disclosed issue).