Rare antique British folding campaign desk in mahogany having hinged leather lined writing surface that folds for transport. Circa 1860-70.

Height: 29”
Length (open): 24”
Width: 24”

See British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas,1740-1914 by Nicholas Brawer for similar examples.

DESCRIPTION: An outstanding, solid walnut, trestle-form refectory table comprising four hand-turned splayed legs raised on ball feet, each pair joined by a thick, scrolling wood stretcher. The legs are attached to a solid single-plank rectangular top with two hidden drawers to one side. Beautiful scrolling iron stretchers attach the underside plank with the wood stretchers for strength and stability...

Incredibly beautiful original  Vernis Martin French cabinet from the late 1800s. It has wonderful original romantic scenes adorned with brass mounts.  There are two side doors with serpentine glass, and the center glass is convex.  All glass is original, as is everything else.  It measures 74″ tall x 39″ wide x 19″ deep.  It is very good condition, commensurate with its age

This is beautiful Japanese closing vase with original box from 1920s The vase stand 8 1/4 in height Original box 7 7/8 in x 11 in height Has Japanese kanji mark Ikoma Kin sei This vase has wonderful detail probably sliver wire with gold pot work If you have any question please email me anytime Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you 　

An antique Chinese brown lacquer cabinet with hardstone and mother of pearl inlay decoration. Original 18th C brass/nickel hardware. 2 doors open to a spacious storage area with a removable split level shelf.

Age: 18th Century

Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 36 3/4" High by 12 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Todana Tansu (storage chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area. All original bronze hardware. Horizontal slats on doors and sides providing architectural design and provides strength and support. Optional custom shelf can be added by our expert craftsmen.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 71 5/8" Wide by 30 3/8" High by 19 3/4" Deep

Unusual Japanese antique rootwood stand of hardwood, flat burl platform with many intertwining roots joined together for base, small losses. Meiji/Taisho period. Size: 28.5”H 20”W 15”D

An antique 2 section Kimono chest (Isho Tansu) made of rare solid Kuwa (Mulberry) and Kiri (Paulwonia) woods. All original bronze and iron hardware. Two sliding doors with beautiful scrolling frame behind which lies a lift-off door, small drawer and a split level shelf with hand carved bamboo-like details. Three side by side drawers and 5 full width drawers below.

Age: Taisho Period (1920-1926)

Dimensions: 37 1/8" Wide by 63" High by 16 5/8" Deep

This screen is carved from top to bottom in every possible place. It has faces, flowers, lion feet, berries and more. The red panels in the back can be easily changed, so it can be made to go with any decor. The two outside panels are each 22" wide x 65" tall, and the center panel is 20" wide x 65". Not only is this a beautiful screen, but it would make a wonderful one of a kind headboard also. It is in great original condition.

Beautifully decorated curio cabinet with serpentine glass door, and curved glass sides. The marquetry is beautifully done, with a basket of flowers on the door, and flowers on the side and trim. There is marquetry every place that there is wood. The marquetry is highlighted by bronze trim all around it. It has cabriole legs, also with bronze trim. This lovely cabinet measures 57" tall x 30" wide x 14" deep. It is in excellent original condition...

An antique Japanese large merchant chest (Choba Tansu) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Aka Matsu (Red Pine) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles. Functional design with 7 exterior drawers, a pair of sliding doors (where store records and books were kept) and a hinged security door that hides 2 small drawer where valuables were stored...

From our European Collection, a very fine and elegant Victorian era marquetry inlaid credenza, late 19th century circa 1865-1890. This beautiful piece is dark walnut inlaid in stylized foliate strapwork design, using a softer and lighter colored wood for the inlay material that is most likely either tulipwood or fruitwood. The piece is adorned with wonderful gilt bronze castings on the columns and base area that are essentially artwork unto themselves...

A centennial pair of Federal style bench made mahogany stands. Truly fine specimens - each with shaped mahogany top over conforming figured mahogany veneered and beaded case. Each case with canted corners centering ring turned leg posts and with serpentine front. Each front with two beaded and line inlaid drawers each with two brass pulls. The mahogany legs, below the case, reeded and gracefully swelling and then tapering to high, turned feet. Poplar secondary wood...

An antique Japanese Iwayado Kimono Tansu made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish with hand forged iron hardware. Warabite style handles and Kiri Leaf designed lock plates. A single section chest used for Kimono storage consisting of 4 large drawers, 2 small drawers and a security door behind which 4 smaller drawers were used to store valuables.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 48 1/4" Wide by 37" High by 17 1/4" Deep

For the collector of early and folky American furniture, here is a type of chair commonly referred to as a "firehouse" chair, made of wood, painted generally black but with yellow piping stripes along the top rail and seat, and on the legs. There is also a bit of worn red and gold on the spindles holding up the back.....forgive me if I don't use the correct terminology but I am generally an art seller, not a furniture specialist...

Very attractive and rare Ching Dynasty Wooden Cabinet with exquisite cinnabar red/gold/black frontal painting (not sides nor back), 2 shelves inside, no drawers, size: H. 148cm x W. 77cm x D. 47cm, condition: good with some signs of aging (top surface), 19th Century

From our European Collection, a truly superb Victorian era marquetry inlaid credenza, late 19th century circa 1865-1890. This amazing example is a masterpiece of old world craftsmanship, intricately inlaid using at least 4 different types of wood, which we believe are most likely ebony, amboyna, tulipwood and fruitwood...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All hand forged iron hardware. 2 sliding doors with spacious storage behind with 3 side by side drawers below for additional storage. A single section that would accent any space below a window sill or at the foot of a bed.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Era (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 35 3/8" Wide by 15 5/8" High by 15" Deep...

An antique Japanese small Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with hardened wooden nail construction. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area where the merchant stored the books and records. Three drawers of varying sizes for additional storage.

Age: Meiji Period: 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 26 1/4" Wide by 23" High by 15" Deep

An antique Tibetan storage trunk with center dragon motif surrounded by an intricate textile pattern. Stylized Vajra metal clasp on cover with two iron ring hinges securing the top to the body.

Age: 17th-18th C.

Dimensions: 34 1/4" Wide by 20" High by 15 1/4" Deep.

An American Country Pine Washstand With a Backsplash, circa 1870-1890. Dimensions 26.5" wide x 29" high x 37" high to to of backsplash. Condition appropriate to age.

Very unusual hand carved red cinnabar lacquer finish table with TAOTIE MASKS and 4 drawers, Qing, China. Size: H. 79cm x W. 106cm x D. 72cm

Lovely white marble turtle top table with rosewood base circa 1880 in excellent condition. It has a lovely base with a large finial in the center. It measures 29" tallx 36" wide x 26" deep.

An antique Chinese Hong-mu hardwood marble top side table with reticulated Chrysanthemum carvings. Cabriolet legs with carved feet. Center carved stretcher support with secondary stretcher just under the table.

Age: Republic Period (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 18 1/4" High x 17" Diameter (Table Diameter 14 1/4")

An antique Japanese Tansu chest in 2 sections from the Mikuni region of Japan. Functioned as a merchant chest (Choba Tansu) for store record keeping and inventory storage. Constructed of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with Hikute style handles.

Upper section has 2 sliding drawers with a split level removable shelf and three drawers. Bottom section has four large drawers...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest in 3 sections called Ishodansu made of Tochi (Horse Chestnut) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. This chest was used for Kimono and clothes storage. Original bronze hardware and wiped lacquer finish...

Beautiful hand painted dining table with six matching chairs. The table is made of solid oak that has been factory decorated with a black background and fruit border. It has claw feet, which, along with the apron, are decorated with green. The table measures 48" diameter, and although it opens, has a center pedestal with a supporting leg, there are no leaves with it. The chairs consist of 5 sides and one arm. They are manufactured by the Michigan Chair Company, and are decorated to match th...

This is a beautiful vintage quarter sawed oak map cabinet, circa 1900. It has raised panels, and eleven drawers all together. It measures 34" tall x 42" wide x 27" deep and is in great condition.

DESCRIPTION: An early 19th C. three door country New England corner cupboard in original dark blue paint with reddish trim. The interior is washed with a pale green milk paint and has three shelves in the upper portion and storage space in the bottom. Two door panels have age cracks to the wood. A superb piece for a country interior. DIMENSIONS: 71 1/2" high x 41 1/2" wide x 19 1/2" deep.

English Satinwood octagonal shape small tall table with young girl portrait with floral design in Polychrome colors, 26" high, 13" wide-point to point, with shaped x-cross stretcher join into the tapered square legs, and painted floral and red ribbon on the side, stretcher and legs, entire table is constructed with satinwood. The condition is used, no major damages except painting area is slightly stained with age.

This English Georgian mahogany desk is ablaze with fine flame mahogany figured wood on its front and with solid sides. The drawers are slightly graduated, rising from a frame with bracket feet. The brass pulls have the Prince of Wales symbol.

The slanted front drops and is supported by 2 retracting arms. The desk surface is missing its felted surface which could be replaced. The fitted interior contains 6 cubby holes, 2 stacked drawers on each side, and wider drawer between. There ...

An antique set of 4 Huanghuali lamp chairs. Marble frame inset on back splat. Ancient archaic motif with beautiful Huanghuali grain. With a carved square floating medallion hard seat and a refined carved Han archaic style apron. Four bracing stretchers support each of the chair legs.

Age: Late Qing Dynasty

Dimensions of each: 19 3/8" Wide by 27" High by 15 3/4" Deep

18th Century Irish or English Mahogany oval shape Cross Banded tilt top Breakfast Table, 30" high, 51" x 42" wide, with Coromandel wood Cross Banded around the rounded edge, standing on the Pedestal with Cabriole Queen Anne legs with caster on the bottom. There are some dark small spots on the table top with age and useage, some wears on the edge but very solid and heavy table.

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and aged patina finish. Warabite style handles. Straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails were incorporated into its design. Five drawers with a hinged security door that behind hides two small drawers.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 29 1/4" Wide by 26 3/8" High by 15" Deep

A Song Longquan Celadon Bowl. Diameter approximately 21 cm. In good condition.

Federal Mahogany swell front chest of drawers. Yellow pine and poplar secondary woods. Maryland, probably Baltimore, 1790 to 1810. This chest is similar in ways to an example in "Furniture in Maryland, 1740-1940", Weidman, 1984, item #77, page 123. On both, the top conforms to the bow front case, projecting a bit beyond the case. And both have nicely formed French feet, inlaid banding on the drawers and above the skirt, and inlaid chevrons centering the escutcheons. In fact, the present chest ca...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest made for Kimono storage and constructed out of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Two drawer design perfectly suited as a side chest or low dresser.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 36" Wide by 21" High by 16" Deep

French 18th Century Louise XV period Provincial hand carved dark Oak Cupboard Buffet, 74" high, 55" wide, 20" deep-bottom cupboard section, 12 1/2" deep-top shelving area, retain old heavy Brass Hinges and black iron original lock mechanism inside. Three(3) shelves behind the decorative racks to hold plates on top, and deep hand carved large Sunflower with vines on the top, above large open space, with one shelf behind two blind doors which carved with original floral and vines in front of the ...

Beautiful carved solid mahogany dining table by R.J. Horner, New York. Legs carved with beautiful women with garlands of flowers. Table measures 54" square x 30 1/2" tall, and has 3 additional leaved making it 98" long when completely extended. Center leg for stability. In beautiful condition.

Walnut Victorian Corner Bookcase -- In all our years specializing in American Victorian furniture, we have never come across a bookcase like this; it is made of walnut, circa 1880, made to fit into a corner of a room; one side is wider than the other; it measures 71" x 21" on the long side, and 58" x 21" on the shorter side; it is 8' tall, and the bookshelves are 10" deep

A fine American federal period carved shield back side chair circa 1830 of the finest quality in excellent condition.

An antique Japanese Kake Suzuribako (aka calligraphy merchant box) made of Kuri (Chestnut) wood. All original finish and hand forged iron hardware. Hinged lid opens to a storage area where an inkstone and Sumi (ink sticks) were kept. The remainder of the top has a slot where coins were inserted to be kept in the upper drawer out of the sight of wondering eyes. Two additional drawers were used to keep calligraphy brushes and Washi paper used for writing. The handle atop this important daily ...

This attractively proportioned games table is a form famously produced in the Salem, Massachusetts area at the beginning of the 19th Century. The serpentine form with ovolo corners, coupled with richly carved foliate and reeded legs, is a motif used by those cabinetmakers and carvers associated with the successful workshop of Samuel Field McIntire (1757-1811). The hinged serpentine top has a serpentine front and sides with outset ovolo corners. The top rests above a conforming apron with a vibra...

Beautiful flame mahogany dressing table with marble top, all in excellent original condition. This lovely table is transitional from Empire to Victorian, circa 1870. It has a shell stretcher, and perfectly matched flame mahogany drawers. It measures approximately 73 1/2" tall x 39 1/2" wide x 23" deep.

Large Qing Chinese Cabinet with 4 doors, nice mahogany tint and patina, hardwood, one removable rod for hanging clothes, shelves and bottom has secret compartment. Besides main doors, 2 side doors can also be opened, 19th Century. Condition: good, heavy, size: H. 193cm x W. 131 cm x D. 51cm

Pair English Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, with Feather back splat, straight tapered legs with pad feet, Ca. 1830, 34 1/2" high overall, 19 1/2" seat height, 19" wide-front part of seat, new upholstered seat, very clean ready to use them in your home.

From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, a stunning Early American classical carved mahogany sofa, Philadelphia School circa 1815-1825. With wonderful clean lines, masculine yet very elegant, and with a fantastic grain/burl to the wood, this is a great example of early American craftsmanship from the early days of this then, still rather young country. Upholstery is new of course, executed in a red background with golden starburst motifs that really make the piece "pop," but does so in a...

An antique Chinese cabinet made of Jumu wood. Original brass hardware mounts. Two side by side drawers with hinged doors opening to a spacious storage compartment.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 35 3/8" Wide by 31 3/4" High by 22" Deep

This antique Japanese Kotansu personal storage chest is a beautiful piece of furniture that is sure to add a touch of elegance to any room. It is made entirely of Kiri wood and features all original hand-forged iron hardware, including Kakute handles. The chest is constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nail construction, which ensures its durability and longevity.

This piece is perfect as a nightstand or side table and can be used to store a variety of items. The ...

An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia), Sugi (Cryptomeria) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. With a design of Buddhist influence, it features 2 pairs of sliding doors, five drawers and a lift-out door. The main doors are framed in glass allowing for seasonal and cultural objects to be displayed. All original hardware and lacquer finish.

Age: Late Meiji Era: 1890 to 1910

Dimensions: 31 5/8" Wide by 28" High by 11 1/2" Deep

Rare George III Wine Stand in mahogany having a circular top with molded lip on a shaped pedestal with tripod legs on slipper feet. English, circa 1760.

*Most tables of this form described as "wine tables" are actually candlestands. This is a true wine table, which would have been placed next to the host's chair after dessert was served and the servants withdrew so there could be private conversation.

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An antique Chinese altar table made of Huanghuali wood with a work surface incorporating a cloisonné insert. Cabriole legs with claw feet each holding a ball leading up to the mitered corners profiling the Fu Dogs. Central carved image on the front and back shows the Fu Dogs. Scrolling vines throughout the apron with an archaic Ching dynasty key fret below which are lotus petals surrounding the table. The Cloisonne surface features the 7 Buddhist symbols among an arabesque design of lotus ...

A rare antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (pharmacy or medicine chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron Warabite handles. Original drawer labels left intact. 20 drawers total. Great chest for filing papers and documents. Unusually wide drawers compared to the ubiquitous tiny drawers of the typical Kusuri Tansu.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 36 1/8" High by 15 1/8" Deep

An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Features 6 drawers of varying sizes, a lift-out door and a hinged door behind which 2 small drawers are hidden. Each handle has a metal backstop called Atari that made a knocking sound and functioned as a security precaution if the Tansu were opened or moved.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 27" Wide by 20" High by 1...

Rare Chester County Pennsylvania Spice Chest in walnut having a moulded cornice above a raised panel door opening to an arrangement of ten small drawers (one replaced) and raised on straight bracket feet. Secondary woods include: poplar, oak, walnut and beech. There is a faint inscription on one of the bottom drawers. Pennsylvania, circa 1760-80.

Spice boxes or chests were a status symbol in colonial America. Only a household that was well furnished and fairly prosperous had a spice box. ...

Beautiful little three drawer drop leaf work table, early 19th century, made of mahogany as the main wood and the drawers decorated in tiger maple. It is in excellent original condition, with the bottom of all the drawers chamfered. It measures 30" tall x 19 1/2" wide x 24" deep when the sides are down, and 40" wide when both sides are up. It has its original brass pulls.

A rare antique Sado Island Kasane Tansu made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and original Urushi lacquer finish. All hardware was custom made with no two matching parts. The locking plates feature many auspicious symbols including Ebisu, Daikoku, the Lion Dancers, a crane, two turtles, a Fu Dog and an old wise man. The drawer corners feature a traveler's paraphernalia, the Sho Chiku Bai motif, a Gumbai, and a gathering of dried ...

Decorative Fujian red lacquer console table with horse hoof legs and fine carving. Size H. 25" x W. 29" x D. 14" Some wear due to age.

Rare and Beautiful late Edo period (circa 1850's) small bar tansu from Tohoki area in Japan. Made of keyaki Hardwood with Stunning original glowing finish, accented by round black iron handles with locking bar. Includes hand forged iron stand that supports and floats the piece off the ground. Great original condition. Measures 24" high x 18.5" wide x 14.5" deep.

We recently had this chair re-upholstered in a rich, royal blue velvet in order to show it at its true potential. Please see our item # 1087151 to view the chair in its prior condition. The original item description from its previous listing is repeated below for readers' convenience:

From our European Collection, a good 19th century hand-carved hall chair with an armorial / heraldic shield, probably Spanish in origin. The wood used is a dense and heavy hardwood which appears to be eith...