Gorgeous Rare Japanese single section isho tansu (clothing chest) from Sado Island, made of kiri (paulownia) wood with translucent reddish orange lacquer finish, fantastic iron hardware including large and elaborate lockplates featuring phoenixes, safe door open to two small drawers, Meiji Period (circa late 1800's). Size: 44 1/2" high x 45 1/2" wide x 17 3/4" deep.

Brass-Mounted Gonçalo Alves Collectors Cabinet

Workshop of George Bullock, circa 1815.

Having a moulded cornice above a central recessed section with shelves flanked to each side by rows of small drawers behind scrolling grille-inset doors with columnar uprights; the conforming base with four paneled doors, two with columnar uprights and raised on a platform base.

The inverted breakfront cabinet design in the French/Grecian manner was introduced by George Bullock in the early ...

Beautiful large antique Japanese ranma (transom), highly carved with pair of birds in flight and gnarled pine tree. Central carving wood is Keyaki (Elm), framing Hinoki (Japanese Cypress). Period: Meiji/Taisho. Early 20th Century. Size: 87.5" length x 18.5" width x 1.5" thick.

An antique Korean Bandaji chest with book matched Ash and Red Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with bat Thandles symbolizing good fortune and luck. Two small side drawers with key. Straight dovetail construction with a beautiful original patina.

Late 19th -Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 38 1/2" Wide by 34" High by 17 5/8" Deep

An antique Japanese Shibayama Cabinet in 2 sections used as a display Tansu. A center mirror is surrounded by beautiful ornamental hinged and sliding doors revealing a story of ancient Japan with a Nobleman and his servant, a Samurai warrior with his apprentice, a crane keeper letting his birds free, flowers and birds. Sliding and hinged doors open to spacious cabinets with drawers used for additional space. Fine filigree work depicting Chrysanthemums among an arabesque pattern...

An antique Japanese Tansu Chest (merchant 2 section Gifu Choba) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware. Upper section has a pair of sliding doors with two side by side drawers below...

An antique Japanese Buddhist altar table. Hand carved Lotus blossom surrounded by an arabesque (Karakusa) design. Made of Japanese Shitan (Rosewood). Full curved side aprons with spiral feet in the front.

Age: Meiji era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 53 1/2" High by 15 1/8" Deep by 15" High

An original chair of the renowned Wiener Werkstatte movement, circa 1905, measuring approximately 35" by 17" by 16 1/2". There are two original labels underneath bearing the names Jakob and Josef Kohn, from Wien (Vienna). In 1904, Josef Hoffmann, one of the founders of the Wiener Werkstatte, designed a furniture line, noted for its simple forms, for the firm of Jakob & Josef Kohn, which actually manufactured the chair. The chair displays nice old color and surface...

Antique Chinese buffet cabinet with three drawers along top, beautiful brass hardware, medium brown finish. Size: 33 1/4" high x 42" wide x 17 3/4" deep.

An antique Tibetan storage trunk with hard mounts and a hand painted dragon that appears to be dancing holding sacred jewels in each claw. A magnified textile pattern surrounds the dragon design. Hinged cover opens to a spacious storage area. Natural wear and marks on the cover over its long history of use.

Age: 17th to 18th Century

Dimensions: 34 1/2" Wide by 19 3/8" High by 13 1/4" Deep

A rare Japanese small 2 section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Upper section features 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers below. Lower section incorporates 7 drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged security door that hides 2 drawers...

Fine George III Octagonal Cellarette or Wine Cooler in mahogany with brass banding, having a hinged lid opening to a tin liner, slightly tapered body with brass carrying handles and the original stand with four champfered legs. English, circa 1780.

Originally used in the dining room to hold wine brought up from the cellar for the meal, the tin liner would have protected the wood from the condensation from the bottles. Now often used as an occasional or end table...

Lovely early 19th century two drawer drop leaf worktable, tiger maple with cherry drawers. The drawers are all chamfered on the bottom, and the piece measures 29" tall x 20" wide x 20 1/2" deep, and 39 1/2" wide when the leaves are up. It is in wonderful original condition.

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal chest) made entirely of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Warabite style handles with unusual handle backplates. Four drawers of varying sizes with side carrying handles.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 26 1/4" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 15 3/4" Deep

A fine antique walnut corner cabinet with beautiful warm patina - though I suspect that it has been refinished somewhere along the road. Wood shelves; dentil molding; wood pegs still present; brass hinges, and closing clasps added. Double doors top and bottom. I suspect that the feet have been cut somewhat. It has normal wear and tear of a piece of this age. The cabinet is at least 19th C, but may even be late 18th century...

A rare and wonderful American doll or child's bench, with a shaped crest rail over 3 spindles and a plank seat, with 6 turned legs. The crest rail and the seat are decorated with polychrome free-hand flowers...

Rare, early 18th century red lacquered wood chinoiserie, double bonnet top, cabinet on stand. Gold lacquer decoration of figures in garden landscapes. Good condition with minor conservation. Height, 71 inches. Width, 41 inches. Depth, 21 inches.

Antique French Art Deco pedestal desk. Made of hardwood with dramatically striated grain. The desk top has a large, white rectangular writing surface and two drawers. Each pedestal side has four drawers. Beautifully made for drama and comfort. Provadence Lee Caplan Estate- famous movie producer and director.

Age: Art Deco Era (c. 1920's-1930's)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" high x 54 1/2" long x 27" deep

An antique Chinese display cabinet made entirely of Mahogany wood. Original bronze hardware. One section with two sets of sliding doors each with 4 display panes separated by shelves. Wonderful cabinet for displaying ones special collection.

Age: Republic Period (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 51 1/2" Wide by 73 5/8" High by 15 1/2" Deep

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 Japanese Kaidan (stair chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original Benigara finish on frame. Original hand forged iron hardware. 2 pairs of sliding doors and hinged door open to 3 spacious storage areas. 3 drawers for additional storage.

Unique safety protrusions on each step for secure footing when climbing stairs...

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.

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...

American Sheraton Mahogany upholstered Side Chair with carved Pineapple motif in the middle of the back and Burlwood back inlaid with Brass, slightly curved back frame, Ca. 1810 - 1820, 33" high, 19 1/2" wide for seat front, 18 1/2" high for seat front, carved round tapered legs in front, straight square legs in the back, in clean and good condition.

Extremely Rare Chippendale Wine Table in mahogany having an octagonal top with low gallery above a vasiform carved and turned pillar and supported by three downswept legs. English, circa 1750

Many of the tables of this form described as "wine tables" are taller and are actually candlestands...

Beautiful flame mahogany 52" round dining table circa 1843. This table is 125" when fully open, with 2 leaves that are 19 1/2" each, 1 that is 17", l that is 9" and 1 that is 8". It has been professionally refinished. , 52" round when closed

An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood...

An antique Japanese single section Todana Tansu (display chest) made of HInoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Features 4 sliding doors to upper storage area and 2 sliding doors to main display area. Replaced glass panels offer a view of the items on display. Side slats provide strength, support and visual design.

Age: Meiji period: 1890-1900)

Dimensions: 53 3/4" Wide by 34 1/4" High by 19 1/2" Deep

Beautiful 19th century American Victorian walnut marble top center table attributed to Thomas Brooks. Measuring 37 l/2" wide x 28 1/2" deep and 30" tall in beautiful condition, this highly decorated base with marble top over decorated apron is about as good as any Thomas Brooks table we've seen, and better than most

Victorian walnut picture frame marble top table, circa 1880. The marble is white, the table has an above average base that is quite lovely. The table measures 30" tall x 32" wide x 24" deep.

Absolutely the most beautiful American Victorian dresser I've ever seen! Made by Mitchell & Rammelsberg circa 1870, this mahogany dresser is 9'3" tall, by 60" wide, by 25" deep. It has three long drawers over another hidden drawer, and all interiors are maple. Pictured in Dubrow's book "Styles of American Furniture," there is one like it in the Newark Museum. The carving of a women's head at the very top is just beautiful. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

This rope bedframe has warmth which only time and wear can give. It has head and foot boards with some extra touches such as spool posts and turned legs. It retains its bed rails making modernization a plausible option. This bedframe is a very nice example with extra details which the average bedframe of its era did not have. I conservatively date this bedframe to mid 19th century but it could be somewhat earlier, but if pushed I place date to c. 1840. Bed dimensions are close to modern full ...

An antique Japanese 1 section Nihon Matsu Tansu made of lacquered Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Gumbai style handles and the Peony with Leaves lock plate. 2 large drawers provides abundant linen or textile storage. Originally used in Japan to store silk kimonos.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 1/2" Wide by 22" High by 17 5/8" Deep

Attractive 2-piece Chinese wooden display cabinet with glass doors and fine inlay work (see photograph # 3 for details). 19th Century, good condition. Size: H. 169 cm. x W. 102 cm. x D. 46 cm. ( 66.5" x 40" x 18").

American Federal style Mahogany with Satinwood inlaid Display Table or Vitrine table, Ca. 1920, 36" high, 22" x 25" wide with chamfered corner. This Vitrine table is very delicate and stylish Hepplewhite style. Lift up glass top, and four(4) sides supported by graceful Hepplewhite style curved legs, small chamfered rectangle shape shelf connected to curved cross stretcher which will make another display shelf at lower level. Satin wood inlaid on the top frame, legs, shelf, and chamfered corne...

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

A Pair of Antique Chairs found in New Mexico. Southwestern Santa Fe style. Measure about 32" high, 16" across, 17" seat height. These show wear, patina and age and have great, unique hand made construction.

LATE GEORGE III W.&T.M. BARDIN 18-INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE ON STAND 
additions to 1807, dedicated to Sir Joseph Banks, the globe in etched brass frame resting on a corona with months and zodiac on turned support with tapering downswept legs with brass casters

Dimensions: Height: 41 in. (104.1 cm.), Diameter: 24 in. (61 cm.)

This terrestrial globe is supported on a wooden tri-pod pedestal, surrounded by a wooden horizon circle, and it is equipped with a brass meridian . The cartou...

An antique Chinese wardrobe cabinet made entirely of Jumu wood. Large circular nickel/brass plate door hardware representing a coin which symbolizes wealth and prosperity. It was originally commissioned and made for part of a woman's wedding dowry. Two large doors open to reveal a spacious storage area with a removable shelf which can adjust to two levels. Below the doors are three drawers with looped handles and a hand carved foliated apron.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 42 1/2...

Beautiful ladies chair in a variation of the Rosalie pattern by Belter. Henry Belter became fameous for taking layers of wood, mostly rosewood, and laminating them so that they could bend and form a wonderful shape that showed off the wood so beautifully. This chair is typical of his work, and was made between 1850 and 1860. It measures 39" tall x 24" wide x 29" deep and will make a wonderful addition to any room

19th Century American sheraton sideboard. Flame mahogany with ebonized and boxwood inlay. Single center drawer flanked by two deep drawers, one with divided compartment. Resting on tapered Marlborough legs. DIMENSIONS. 60ʺW × 28.5ʺD × 36ʺH

A Victorian Pine Three Drawer Chest and Washstand with Two Spool Side Towel Bars and a Shaped Backsplash and Carved Wood Pulls. dimensions; 37" wide x 35" high x 15" deep. American, circa 1880. Very good 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

An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (captain's chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style drawer pulls and the Warabite style carrying handle. Iron strapping over the exterior of the chest. Front security door opens to reveal 4 drawers. A secret hiding area is accessible when the lower drawer is fully removed. Wooden support braces are present at the bottom.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" Wide...

A rare antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kodansu. Its purpose was for use as a merchant's side chest where trade records, documents, papers and business tools were stored. The front and case were made using burl Keyaki (Zelkova) wood with Hinoki (Cypress) wood completing the rest of the chest. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery with hardened wood nails. Hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko style handles.

Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 29 1/4" Wide by 1...

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...

DESCRIPTION: An exotic and intricately painted polychrome lidded wood chest of Italian Arabesque design. The body is decorated with carved architectural form arches and columns on three sides with intricately painted geometric and floral designs on a red ground. The back is also painted and has a large center pomegranate medallion with floral designs. Rising on turned feet, a scalloped apron forms the base; the hinged lid conceals open storage. Some paint loss and separation to wood. DIMENSION...

Japanese keyaki bar tansu with original finish, kiri leaf shaped lock on top drawer, bar opens with one key. Dimensions: 24.25" High x 29.5" Long x 20.75" Deep

An antique Japanese Yonezawa Isho Tansu made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. Lock plates feature the family crest of the original owner with bronze outer circular frames. The handles are of the Warabite style. Five drawers with a security hinged door that hides 2 additional drawers.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 3/4" Wide by 35 3/4" High by 16 1/2" Deep

English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with broken Arch Pediment, Ca. 1800, 92" high, 42" wide-bottom section, 45" wide-top section, include crown and feet, 16" deep-bottom section, 13" deep-top glass door section, broken Arch Pediment with Pierced and foliage carved swan's neck Pediment, Satinwood inlaid band on molded cornice above two(2) glazed doors and four(4) removable shelves in upper section. Lower section consist of one(1) removable shelf inside two(2) figured Mahogany one(1) boa...

An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper section features 4 sliding doors, a lift-out door, 2 sliding doors behind which is a removable shelf and 4 drawers.

The lower section features 2 sliding doors behind which jars of water were kept for cooking. Side support slats provide strength to the Tansu as well as architectural design.

Age: Meiji Era (1...

Beautiful antique Japanese choba tansu, merchant's storage chest, all original finish with keyaki (elm) wood panels on the front finished in a medium brown, sugi (cryptomeria) wood frame finished with a black lacquer, iron hardware, safe box with two small drawers on the inside, Edo Period (early 1800's). Size: 33 1/2" high x 36" wide (37 1/4" wide including side handles) x 15 1/2" deep.

Beautiful set of twelve mahogany side chairs, all professionally reconditioned. Victorian rococo style, circa 1920. Measure 39" tall x 18" wide x 16" deep. So very hard to find a set of twelve chairs, and these are truly lovely.

Beautiful American Victorian hall tree, circa 1880, measuring 47" wide x 87" tall x 12 1/2" deep. Marble top over center drawer; original pans on bottom; beveled mirror. Walnut and burl woods, all in excellent condition.

From our European Collection, a very fine Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted lacquer side cabinet, late 19th century. Elegantly constructed with black lacquered wood, gilded bronze adornments along the top, side, and bottom friezes, and a wonderful central bronze plaque of frolicking cherubs, all surmounted by a veined off-white marble top that appears to be original. Comes with original functioning key.

Size and Condition" 41 inches in height, 34 inches in depth; 16inches in depth. Overa...

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 ...

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful pair of late 19th century French carved walnut armchairs, with original gros point and petit point upholstery with nail head trim, the backrests with a central scrolling cartouche framing two maidens encircled with flowers. The seats and back are upholstered in dark blue/back fabric over a turned H-shaped stretcher base with a pierced, carved front stretcher, raised on animal paw feet. Very good condition, and the perfect complement to an Old World decor. DIMENSIONS: 44...

An antique Chinese Coffer Table made entirely of Elm wood. Originating from the Zhejiang Province it epitomizes fine country furniture. It was designed with Peony drawer panels and patinated drawer pulls with a simple locking mechanism for one drawer. Below the drawers are 3 separate reticulated panels featuring a cloud motif and a pair of spandrels showcasing a scrolling leaf pattern that matches the continuity of the theme.

The finish is an original clear lacquer and the natural wear...

A fine antique walnut corner cabinet with beautiful warm patina - though I suspect that it has been refinished somewhere along the road. Wood shelves; dentil molding; wood pegs still present; brass hinges, and closing clasps added. Double doors top and bottom. The feet have been cut somewhat. It has normal wear and tear of a piece of this age. The cabinet is at least 19th C, but may even be late 18th century. It is a grand old piece suitable for making a statement, and drawing kind attention. ...

Pictured is an absolutely fabulous and wonderful Victorian Child's Rocking Chair sporting a fancy crest with an incised design in what appears to beautiful burled walnut. This diminutive gem with beautiful detailing is further embellished with caning woven to its back and seat.

Overall, this heirloom piece flaunts its desirable size with a nice early finish, lovingly curved armrests, perfect-condition caned seat and back, and decoratively turned spindles and front legs.

Given its age, the ...