Furniture
Schuylkill County Pennsylvania Cupboard, circa. 1890.
Ashland Pennsylvania Folk cupboard in old mustard yellow original painted surface. Signed "Stang, Ashland PA." A
beautifully unbalanced and naive design bearing the signature of it's maker. Most probably made as a wedding gift for the
makers daughter. Inscribed in interior door cabinet "...forget me not." As folk art this is a fine example of artistic expression
in its purest form.
Ashland Pennsylvania Folk cupboard in old mustard yellow original painted surface. Signed "Stang, Ashland PA." A
beautifully unbalanced and naive design bearing the signature of it's maker. Most probably made as a wedding gift for the
makers daughter. Inscribed in interior door cabinet "...forget me not." As folk art this is a fine example of artistic expression
in its purest form.
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A two drawer Painted Pine Blanket Chest Circa 1750, New
England.
Lift top 18th century pine blanket chest in an original grain
painted surface with scrolled cut boot jack feet. This blanket
chest retains its original cotter pin hinges and bail brasses.
England.
Lift top 18th century pine blanket chest in an original grain
painted surface with scrolled cut boot jack feet. This blanket
chest retains its original cotter pin hinges and bail brasses.
Delaware River Valley 5-Slat Ladder Back Armchair, Circa. 1750.
An 18th c. Delaware Valley ladder back Arm Chair with five
shaped "ladders" tapered turned back legs/stiles with knob
finials, rush woven seat, tapered turned front legs with bun feet
and a bulbous turned front stretcher. Retains an exceptional old
surface with normal wear. A fine example of one of the best
American ladder backs to be had.
An 18th c. Delaware Valley ladder back Arm Chair with five
shaped "ladders" tapered turned back legs/stiles with knob
finials, rush woven seat, tapered turned front legs with bun feet
and a bulbous turned front stretcher. Retains an exceptional old
surface with normal wear. A fine example of one of the best
American ladder backs to be had.
18th Century New England Tavern Table. circa. 1750-1770.
A mid-18th c. scrubbed top tavern table with a single board pine top and breadboard ends on a black
over red painted maple base with a dry old surface. The top is attached to the base with original wood
pegs and shows history of being used as a sewing table. This tavern table retains a near perfect
original height because its base was made of maple wood rather than the more commonly used pine
which is a softer wood. Reference above book, " The Pine Furniture of Early New England" by Russell
H. Kettell. Dimensions: 33" L, 21" W, 27 1/4" H.
A mid-18th c. scrubbed top tavern table with a single board pine top and breadboard ends on a black
over red painted maple base with a dry old surface. The top is attached to the base with original wood
pegs and shows history of being used as a sewing table. This tavern table retains a near perfect
original height because its base was made of maple wood rather than the more commonly used pine
which is a softer wood. Reference above book, " The Pine Furniture of Early New England" by Russell
H. Kettell. Dimensions: 33" L, 21" W, 27 1/4" H.
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| American Antiques & Folk Art |
Fabulous 19th c Faux Painted Table, circa 1840
An absolutely functional Maine one drawer
stand/dressing table that adapts well into any
surrounding. This dressing table retains an original
ochre grain painted surface with mustard, tan, and
brown tones. A great place to toss your keys in by
the front door, next to your favorite chair or by the
bedside, this table is so very functional and pretty.
Measurements: height: 28 3/4" depth: 15 1/4"
width/length: 30"
An absolutely functional Maine one drawer
stand/dressing table that adapts well into any
surrounding. This dressing table retains an original
ochre grain painted surface with mustard, tan, and
brown tones. A great place to toss your keys in by
the front door, next to your favorite chair or by the
bedside, this table is so very functional and pretty.
Measurements: height: 28 3/4" depth: 15 1/4"
width/length: 30"
Simply Wonderful & Worn Painted Quaker Meeting House Bench, 18th Century.
An extremely strong and sturdy New England Bench. This bench has a simply
marvelous look and will fit seamlessly into any interior. This early bench retains
its original nicely worn surface paint and warm honey patina. Quaker meeting
houses were used as place of silent worship. The rather simple (or plain)
style of life is reflected here in this bench. It is reflective of how the Quakers
dressed, the way they spoke, and the homes where they lived. This bench
seats 9 adults with no trouble at all and looks great in an entry way, a game
room or a hallway.
This bench is 12 ft., 3 inches long., the seat height is 15 1/4" and the depth is
13 1/2" and the overall height from top to bottom is 34 1/4"
An extremely strong and sturdy New England Bench. This bench has a simply
marvelous look and will fit seamlessly into any interior. This early bench retains
its original nicely worn surface paint and warm honey patina. Quaker meeting
houses were used as place of silent worship. The rather simple (or plain)
style of life is reflected here in this bench. It is reflective of how the Quakers
dressed, the way they spoke, and the homes where they lived. This bench
seats 9 adults with no trouble at all and looks great in an entry way, a game
room or a hallway.
This bench is 12 ft., 3 inches long., the seat height is 15 1/4" and the depth is
13 1/2" and the overall height from top to bottom is 34 1/4"
Windsor Settee, circa. 1820
A Double Rodback and Bamboo Turned Windsor Settee, of rare and well developed form. The bamboo turnings are finely done
and exemplify the artistic merit of the object. This settee is of Maine origin that remains in a completely undisturbed state of
preservation. It retains it's original blue painted surface (maple) as well as an early and probably original woven seat.
Measurements: height: 30 1/2", second height: 18 1/2", depth: 17", width/length: 38"
A Double Rodback and Bamboo Turned Windsor Settee, of rare and well developed form. The bamboo turnings are finely done
and exemplify the artistic merit of the object. This settee is of Maine origin that remains in a completely undisturbed state of
preservation. It retains it's original blue painted surface (maple) as well as an early and probably original woven seat.
Measurements: height: 30 1/2", second height: 18 1/2", depth: 17", width/length: 38"
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Splayed Leg Stand
Walnut splayed leg
stand, circa 1800.
Great color and
patina, perfect by
your favorite chair
to rest a glass of
wine. This table is
made of walnut,
mortise and peg
construction with
pegged top. height:
28" depth: 16 1/2"
width/length: 16 1/8"
Pennsylvania
Splayed Leg Stand
Walnut splayed leg
stand, circa 1800.
Great color and
patina, perfect by
your favorite chair
to rest a glass of
wine. This table is
made of walnut,
mortise and peg
construction with
pegged top. height:
28" depth: 16 1/2"
width/length: 16 1/8"
Rodback Windsor Chairs, circa 1805
A set of 6 Painted Massachusetts Rodback Windsors in a desirable crusty old 19th c. second paint. With
quarter-segmented legs, exaggerated sweeping and curvaceous backs, as well as graceful proportions, these
windsors are a 10+ in form and condition.
One chair is an extremely near match; originating in the same shop or cabinetmaker probably located in Boston. All
chairs are tight and useable with good seat height, shapely backs and well sized comfortable seats.
height: 33 1/2"; second height: 18 1/2"
A set of 6 Painted Massachusetts Rodback Windsors in a desirable crusty old 19th c. second paint. With
quarter-segmented legs, exaggerated sweeping and curvaceous backs, as well as graceful proportions, these
windsors are a 10+ in form and condition.
One chair is an extremely near match; originating in the same shop or cabinetmaker probably located in Boston. All
chairs are tight and useable with good seat height, shapely backs and well sized comfortable seats.
height: 33 1/2"; second height: 18 1/2"
New England Stepback Cupboard, 1830-1840
A handsome and extremely useful one piece cupboard
that is well constructed of pine and still retains an early
and beautiful mellow blue painted surface. This
cupboard has open shelves for displaying and two
shelves at the bottom behind one cabinet door. It
certainly wears it's paint history, usefulness and patina
proudly. This cupboard excudes much charm and
personality from many years of use through it's
generations in service. Hand forged iron strap hinges
and rose head nails. Excellent structural condition with
in use repairs.
Measurements: height: 72 3/4"
depth: 22" width/length: 44 5/8"
A handsome and extremely useful one piece cupboard
that is well constructed of pine and still retains an early
and beautiful mellow blue painted surface. This
cupboard has open shelves for displaying and two
shelves at the bottom behind one cabinet door. It
certainly wears it's paint history, usefulness and patina
proudly. This cupboard excudes much charm and
personality from many years of use through it's
generations in service. Hand forged iron strap hinges
and rose head nails. Excellent structural condition with
in use repairs.
Measurements: height: 72 3/4"
depth: 22" width/length: 44 5/8"
New England Chimney Cupboard, circa 1800-1840
The cupboard retains a blue painted surface and raised panel door.
Showing a paint history of blue over an earlier redwashed surface, with
mortise and peg, and square head nail construction throughout. Contains 6
graduated (in height) shelves with the taller shelves towards to bottom.
Painted pine, square head nails and mortise and pegged construction.
height: 76", depth: 12 1/2", width/length: 32"
The cupboard retains a blue painted surface and raised panel door.
Showing a paint history of blue over an earlier redwashed surface, with
mortise and peg, and square head nail construction throughout. Contains 6
graduated (in height) shelves with the taller shelves towards to bottom.
Painted pine, square head nails and mortise and pegged construction.
height: 76", depth: 12 1/2", width/length: 32"
New England Comb-back Windsor
Arm Chair, circa. 1775-1800
A graceful and shapely comb-back
windsor extending over seven
spindles, plank seat and finely
tapered legs. An impeccable example
of form and condition with no repairs
or restoration. This rare early New
England Comb-back is highly
important as an early stylistic
document because it's paint surfaces
are still intact...nineteenth century
black over earlier nineteenth century
blue, over the original eighteenth
century salmon. In addition to it's fine
form and condition, the untouched
paint surface is one of the key
factors in making this chair one of the
truly great American Windsors.
Measurements: height: 41", second
height: 18" (seat), width/length: 24"
Provenance: Marybeth Keene
Arm Chair, circa. 1775-1800
A graceful and shapely comb-back
windsor extending over seven
spindles, plank seat and finely
tapered legs. An impeccable example
of form and condition with no repairs
or restoration. This rare early New
England Comb-back is highly
important as an early stylistic
document because it's paint surfaces
are still intact...nineteenth century
black over earlier nineteenth century
blue, over the original eighteenth
century salmon. In addition to it's fine
form and condition, the untouched
paint surface is one of the key
factors in making this chair one of the
truly great American Windsors.
Measurements: height: 41", second
height: 18" (seat), width/length: 24"
Provenance: Marybeth Keene
Hepplewhite Period Dropleaf Table, Circa 1795-1810.
This table is made of cherry and remains in nice old surface. Made of cherry and mortise and pegged
construction.
Measurements: height: 29" depth: 48" width/length: 54'
This table is made of cherry and remains in nice old surface. Made of cherry and mortise and pegged
construction.
Measurements: height: 29" depth: 48" width/length: 54'
18th c. New England Splayed Leg Scrubbed Top Table
This table has a plank board maple scrubbed top on a splayed leg base. The base retains an early 19th c. dry
red wash with a finely scalloped apron, well balanced turnings and button feet. The perfect table for
unencumbered dining and full 29" height. Has wide board maple with mortise and pegged construction.
Measurements: 47" with leaves extended, 18" with leaves closed, length 44 1/2"
This table has a plank board maple scrubbed top on a splayed leg base. The base retains an early 19th c. dry
red wash with a finely scalloped apron, well balanced turnings and button feet. The perfect table for
unencumbered dining and full 29" height. Has wide board maple with mortise and pegged construction.
Measurements: 47" with leaves extended, 18" with leaves closed, length 44 1/2"
New England Sackback, circa 1760-1785
A very fine example of a New England Sackback Windsor with knuckle arms, a pine plank seat, and
large bulbous turnings. An early example of this form that is very pleasing to the eye, as well as
retaining an old mellow surface and comfortable seat height. Measurements: height: 37 1/2" second
height: 17 3/4" seat depth: 15" seat width/length: 22 1/2"
A very fine example of a New England Sackback Windsor with knuckle arms, a pine plank seat, and
large bulbous turnings. An early example of this form that is very pleasing to the eye, as well as
retaining an old mellow surface and comfortable seat height. Measurements: height: 37 1/2" second
height: 17 3/4" seat depth: 15" seat width/length: 22 1/2"
Set of 8 Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut
Side Chairs, Circa 1880-1910
A set of eight side chairs of the Renaissance style
dating to the revival of the form in the during latter
part of the 19th Century. The set has been
reupholstered in a linen upholstery. All chairs are
sturdy and comfortable and retain a dry mellow
patina.
Measurements:
height: 40 1/2",
second height: 19" (seat),
depth: 17",
width/length: 20" (width)
Side Chairs, Circa 1880-1910
A set of eight side chairs of the Renaissance style
dating to the revival of the form in the during latter
part of the 19th Century. The set has been
reupholstered in a linen upholstery. All chairs are
sturdy and comfortable and retain a dry mellow
patina.
Measurements:
height: 40 1/2",
second height: 19" (seat),
depth: 17",
width/length: 20" (width)
Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers, circa.1795-1805
A Massachusetts Federal Period Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with tall french feet, finely scalloped skirt,
delicate line inlays, and original cornicopia brasses. This chest is of the first half of the American Federal
period know as the Hepplewhite form. Named after the english cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite
(1727-1786), this form is characterized by an aesthetic of visual lightness as well as rectilinear design
lending to the carefully selected woods used and inlays placed to accentuate the various components that
make up the whole. Notice the bookmatched cherry top as well as the pleasing graduation of the
drawerfronts further enhanced by the sparsity of the line inlays.The piece is completed by the tall french feet
giving vertical lift and finely detailed cornicopia brasess signifying the abundance of a new nation.
Measurements: height: 37", depth: 19", length: 41"
A Massachusetts Federal Period Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with tall french feet, finely scalloped skirt,
delicate line inlays, and original cornicopia brasses. This chest is of the first half of the American Federal
period know as the Hepplewhite form. Named after the english cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite
(1727-1786), this form is characterized by an aesthetic of visual lightness as well as rectilinear design
lending to the carefully selected woods used and inlays placed to accentuate the various components that
make up the whole. Notice the bookmatched cherry top as well as the pleasing graduation of the
drawerfronts further enhanced by the sparsity of the line inlays.The piece is completed by the tall french feet
giving vertical lift and finely detailed cornicopia brasess signifying the abundance of a new nation.
Measurements: height: 37", depth: 19", length: 41"
Child's Chest, circa. 1750
A Rare 18th century Child's Blanket Chest of small size in early white paint over original red with ogee
scrolled boot jack feet and snipe hinges. Pine with early t-head nail and lap-joint construction. Acquired from
circa 1748 CT home where it has resided for the past 60 years.
Measurements: height: 11 1/2", depth: 17", width/length: 28"
A Rare 18th century Child's Blanket Chest of small size in early white paint over original red with ogee
scrolled boot jack feet and snipe hinges. Pine with early t-head nail and lap-joint construction. Acquired from
circa 1748 CT home where it has resided for the past 60 years.
Measurements: height: 11 1/2", depth: 17", width/length: 28"
Chippendale Butlers Server, Circa 1760-1770 with later
mahogany base.
Provenance: Florene Maine, Ridgefield, CT
mahogany base.
Provenance: Florene Maine, Ridgefield, CT
William and Mary Bannister Back
Armchair
A black painted William & Mary
Banister-back Armchair New England,
circa 1700-1720. The double-arched
crest above four shaped vertical
balusters flanked by turned stiles with
finials.
Armchair
A black painted William & Mary
Banister-back Armchair New England,
circa 1700-1720. The double-arched
crest above four shaped vertical
balusters flanked by turned stiles with
finials.
chair ears
18th Century Tilt-Top Connecticut Tea Table, Circa 1760
A Connecticut Queen Anne Tea Table with a dished Cherrywood tilting top, and full birdcage
resting on a fine slender ball-form baluster support and elongated pad feet. The three board top
is of typical Connecticut form and the dished rim is a feature of only the best of tea-tables from
the Queen Anne period. The ball-form balluster support is enhanced by it's double ring turnings
and slender pillar. The elongated pad feet complete the deeply curving cabriole legs giving an
airy lightness to the table. Objects from the Queen Anne period are celebrated for beauty of
form creating a negative space around them that is visually engageing while calling attention to
the slender curves of the best pieces produced in this time period. Excellent antique condition,
retains the original iron 'spider' under the tripod, as well as the 18th c. handcut screws.
Measurements: height: 29 1/2", diameter: 33" to 34"
Provenance: Mary R. Attwood Antiques, Watertown CT 1956. Found in a Southbury CT home in
1954 this table has been in a private collection for more than 50 years. Also retained are the
letters of correspondance and purchase from Mary R. Attwood Antiques, located in the Col.
Aner Bradley House, Watertown CT from whom the table was purchased in 1956.
A Connecticut Queen Anne Tea Table with a dished Cherrywood tilting top, and full birdcage
resting on a fine slender ball-form baluster support and elongated pad feet. The three board top
is of typical Connecticut form and the dished rim is a feature of only the best of tea-tables from
the Queen Anne period. The ball-form balluster support is enhanced by it's double ring turnings
and slender pillar. The elongated pad feet complete the deeply curving cabriole legs giving an
airy lightness to the table. Objects from the Queen Anne period are celebrated for beauty of
form creating a negative space around them that is visually engageing while calling attention to
the slender curves of the best pieces produced in this time period. Excellent antique condition,
retains the original iron 'spider' under the tripod, as well as the 18th c. handcut screws.
Measurements: height: 29 1/2", diameter: 33" to 34"
Provenance: Mary R. Attwood Antiques, Watertown CT 1956. Found in a Southbury CT home in
1954 this table has been in a private collection for more than 50 years. Also retained are the
letters of correspondance and purchase from Mary R. Attwood Antiques, located in the Col.
Aner Bradley House, Watertown CT from whom the table was purchased in 1956.
Reference: The Pine Furniture of Early New
England, by Russell H. Kettell, page 92
England, by Russell H. Kettell, page 92
English Georgian Style Wingback Arm Chair, circa 1890
An English circa 1890 George III style Chinoiserie fabric wing chair. A curved crest above outward scrolling armrests,
with deep and curvaceous wings raised on square tapering legs.
An English circa 1890 George III style Chinoiserie fabric wing chair. A curved crest above outward scrolling armrests,
with deep and curvaceous wings raised on square tapering legs.
Connecticut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk, circa1765-1775
A Connecticut Slant-front desk with four ball and claw feet, a triple block and shell carved interior with six pigeonhole valances and a stepped lower level. The embellishment of the
center drop and four ball and claw feet distinguishes this desk from the rest and is one of the few known Connecticut examples.
Provenance: Florene Maine Antiques, Ridgefield, CT 1956, private collection.
Measurements: height: 46" second height: 34 1/2" writing height depth: 18 1/2"
width/length: 39"
Cherry wood with white pine secondaries
A Connecticut Slant-front desk with four ball and claw feet, a triple block and shell carved interior with six pigeonhole valances and a stepped lower level. The embellishment of the
center drop and four ball and claw feet distinguishes this desk from the rest and is one of the few known Connecticut examples.
Provenance: Florene Maine Antiques, Ridgefield, CT 1956, private collection.
Measurements: height: 46" second height: 34 1/2" writing height depth: 18 1/2"
width/length: 39"
Cherry wood with white pine secondaries
Sophisticated Federal Bowfront
Chest, circa 1790-1800
A four drawer chest with
figured mahogany drawer
fronts and banded inlays. One
piece mahogany sides with fully
dovetailed case resting on tall
french feet. The finely done
craftsmanship and construction
of this chest points to shop in
Boston or surrounding area. A
sophisticated example of
Federal period craftsmanship.
Measurements: height: 35 1/2"
depth: 21 5/8" width/length: 39
1/2"
Chest, circa 1790-1800
A four drawer chest with
figured mahogany drawer
fronts and banded inlays. One
piece mahogany sides with fully
dovetailed case resting on tall
french feet. The finely done
craftsmanship and construction
of this chest points to shop in
Boston or surrounding area. A
sophisticated example of
Federal period craftsmanship.
Measurements: height: 35 1/2"
depth: 21 5/8" width/length: 39
1/2"
18th c. Massachusetts Sack Back Windsor, circa 1765-1780
A Massachusetts sack back armchair with well shaped crest rail, oval seat, paddle arms and pleasing
developed bulbous turnings. This chair has excellent leg splay and fine proportions. Measurements height: 37
1/2" second height: 17 1/2" depth: 15" width/length: 23 1/2"
A Massachusetts sack back armchair with well shaped crest rail, oval seat, paddle arms and pleasing
developed bulbous turnings. This chair has excellent leg splay and fine proportions. Measurements height: 37
1/2" second height: 17 1/2" depth: 15" width/length: 23 1/2"
