An antique Japanese 2 section Nagoya Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Cast iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper half features 2 pairs of sliding doors and a set of three side by side drawers. Lower half has 2 sliding doors with 2 side by side drawers. The shallow design would accommodate the narrowest of hallways.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 35 5/8" Wide by 63 1/8" High by 14 1/2" Deep.

An antique Japanese 2 section Cha Tansu (tea display chest) made of Kaki (Persimmon), Tochi (Horse Chestnut) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Upper section features sliding doors, shelves and a drawer where utensils and accessories for tea service were stored away. The glass doors and shelves were used to showcase seasonal and holiday decorations the owner wished to display.

The lower section features 5 drawers and 2 hinged doors for additional storage...

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").

DESCRIPTION: An 18th c. banister back armchair having scalloped crest and bottom rails, turned finials, bulbous front spindles and rush seat. Good condition with age appropriate wear, original black paint. See our listing #A-CH3 for a near match companion chair to make a pair. DIMENSIONS: 46.5" high x 25” wide x 18.25 deep; 17" seat height.

Rare Pair of Regency Upholstered Footstools, of square inverted trapezoidal form with a rosewood base and carved mahogany scroll form feet. Circa 1800. (losses to needlework covering)

6.5" x 16.5" x 6.5" tall

Fine Antique English Canterbury in Walnut, having four pierced partitions with “C” scroll carved decoration above a single drawer and raised on turned ball form feet with brass casters. Circa 1850-1870

Originally designed for sheet music, these are now used primarily as magazine racks. To see other examples, type "canterbury" into the search box.

Height: 20”
Width: 20.5”
Depth: 14.5”

DESCRIPTION: An 18th c. banister back armchair having a scalloped crest rail, turned finials, straight bottom rail, bulbous front spindles, and rush seat. Good condition with age appropriate wear, original black paint. See our listing #A-CH2 for a near match companion chair to make a pair. DIMENSIONS: 23” wide x 19.5” deep x 44.5" high; 18" seat height.

This antique Japanese merchant chest (Choba Tansu) is a rare and exquisite piece of Japanese history. It was crafted using Paulownia (Kiri) and Cryptomeria (Sugi) woods. The chest features all original hand-forged iron fittings and hardened wood nail construction. Features 6 drawers and a lift-out door behind which business books and records were stored...

Japanese open shelved cha tea chest wih with sliding, hinged, and drawer compartments. 4 staggered for display and ease of tea ware. Fine silver scrolling vine detail quietly frames the pieced. Original condition and finish. Age First quarter of the 20th Century

Dimensions: 42" w x 48"h x 13 1/2" 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 Chinese long low buffet cabinet with a Turquoise distressed finish. Two drawers with doors below each and a center pair of doors opening to a spacious storage area. Professionally restored to a magnificent and functional work of art.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 69 3/4" Wide by 23 1/4" High by 17 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Buddhist family altar called Butsudan in 2 sections. All lacquer finish with gilt lacquer interior. Exterior doors open to inner sanctum doors. Upper transom was hand carved with religious figures meditating in a wooded forest. The altar features a centerpiece dragon with 3 flying Phoenix birds above each compartment. Hanging ornaments on each side...

Offered is this two-stacking-table set made by Emile Galle around 1890. Both tables, made of fruit-wood, are marquetry-decorated with typical art nouveau motif. The larger table is 25 inches (64 cm) long, 18 3/4 inches (48 cm) tall and 12 1/4 inches (31 cm) wide. The smaller table is 21 1/8 inches (54 cm) long, 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) high and also around 12 1/4 inches wide. For their age, both tables are in good to very good condition - there is age-appropriate wear to them...

From our European Collection, a good George III Mahogany Roll-Top Desk/Secretaire, late 18th century. With simple clean lines and an understated quiet elegance, it is very representative of its epoch and genre.

Size and Condition: Approximately 42 inches wide, 40.5 inches tall, 24 inches deep. Condition is generally very good, legs are very solid, the piece is strong and functional. Some general age-related scuffing and scratching, but all commensurate with age and use...

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.

A German, domed top chest with ornamental hand wrought iron hardware, heavily oxidized and worn original surface and paint, and marked in white “T Adam Schuch reifst nach New York”. The chest looks like 17th century work. The name and destination likely added in the 18th century upon immigration. Reasonably good decoration considering the history. Length, 35 inches. Height, 17 1/2 inches. Depth, 18 1/2 to 19 inches (varying due to movement of the wood at the joinings).

DESCRIPTION: This early to mid 19th c. high-back pine bucket-bench, or cupboard, is a graceful and highly unusual piece of American country & primitive furniture. With shaker-like sensibility, this utilitarian piece would have been at home in the foyer where you could sit while taking off snowy boots, or in the kitchen used as storage for crocks of grain and other staples, or on the covered porch by the entry where you could place groceries or packages while opening the front door...

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...

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

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

Exceptional 18th Century Inlaid Sewing Box on later stand, having a rectangular hinged lid opening to a fitted interior, brass carrying handles and top and front with extensive exotic wood inlay and banding.

English, circa 1790

Box 14" x 12" x 6.5 "Overall Height: 30.5"

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...

English Georgian Mahogany and inlaid Marquetry work with satinwood and Scalloped gallery top Tray on very elegant custom made Mahogany carved Bamboo style stand with cross stretcher, 19th century, 21" high, 25" x 17 1/2" wide, resting on top of the flat top custom made stand. The entire tray top is inlaid Marquetry design of sprigs of floral and leaves, and center with oval shape Medallion Marquetry work...

A very handsome and hard-to-find George III navette form mahogany peat bucket. Bound with five brass bands, it still has its original brass bail or handle. This peat bucket is in excellent antique condition and appears to be all original. Measures 14.5 inches wide, 13.25" at highest point on side and dates circa 1780.

Early American New England Chippendale era tall chest-on-chest. Circa 1770-1785. Cherry/pine secondary. Size: 68.25 inches ht...

An antique Japanese Shikiita Kadai burl wood display stand used for a Bonsai or Ikebana base. Hand carved upper perimeter rim with the organic exterior surrounding edge that was left intact. A beatiful stand that would showcase any object of art.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 32 3/4" Wide by 26 1/4" Deep by 1" High

An antique Japanese Tansu chest made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Original hand forged iron hardware with an age old replacement lock on the bottom drawer. Hirute style drawer handles. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nails. With two side Warabite carrying handles.

Used by a merchant to store valuable small items and money.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 29" Wide by 13" High 12 1/4" Deep

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

A Large Roycroft Oak Arts & Crafts Frame. Unusual form with applied maple leaves, attributed by a well known Roycroft researcher to be by the Head Carpenter, William Roth. Distinctive Roycroft Construction, as shown. Measures about 29 1/8" by 24 1/8" and weighs over twelve pounds. Rare find.

Chinese Familia Verte Deity "Yuhuang Shangdi", The governor of the universe, dates from the 18th century. Excellent condition.

Provenance Zelig Collection
Dates 18th century-Kangxi Period

Size H 9.75" x W 4.25" x D 2.625"

An antique Japanese Biraki Kotansu (small chest with two hinged doors) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. The doors open to a set of 7 drawers of varying sizes. It would make the perfect side chest or bedside nightstand.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 20 3/4" Wide by 18 1/2" High by 14 1/4" Deep

Japanese merchants chest known as a gyoshu baku. Made of 100% sugi (Japanese Cypress) wood. Hand forged iron hardware. Single hinged with latching door. Tucked inside are seven drawers. Gyohu bakus are meant to be worn on the backpack for ease of transport and organized storage.

Edo Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11" wide x 29 1/3" H x 19 1/2" deep

18th Century Federal period Japanned black lacquer painted on wood adjustable Fire Place Screen, 56" high, and 14" wide and 10 1/2" high for shaped screen, carved wood Urn shape finial on top and triangle shape padded snake legs connected to the center turned pole. Low relief black Japanned and gold painted decoration of a happy family with three(3) small children playing in the garden next to the Pavilion, with gilded single line decoration around the borders on the screen-front and back and o...

The graphic impact of this blanket box with paint decoration is absolutely stunning. It is swirl decorated in black over a yellowish-putty color, and virtually all the paint is intact. Adding to the special nature of this piece is its dainty size, measuring 31 inches long by 15 1/4 inches deep by 13 1/2 inches tall. Further, the box has a molded base, and an ogee molded edge around the top. The wood is poplar, often used in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The construction shows wonderful dovetailing with...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware with replaced drawer pulls. Two hinged doors open to a storage space for books and documents with removable shelves and small drawers below. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Late Meiji Era (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 18 3/4" High by 12 1/2" Deep

An exceptional 19th century European carved walnut armchair with original needlepoint upholstery and nail head trim. Seat features a scene with a wolfhound guarding a sheep. Back is covered in orange velvet which is torn at one corner (see pix). The scene on the chair back also has some damage to the man's face which can be repaired. (see pix). There a spots of minor age related wear to upholstery, but really in very good antique condition. The chair is solid and sturdy. Would make a wonder...

English Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Knee Hole Desk, Ca. 1790, 31" high, 33" wide, 17" deep, molded top above the pull out board with two(2) small brass drop handle, one(1) long drawer on top above six(6) small drawers on both sides, one(1) pull out small drawer with shaped apron in the center above one(1) blind door cupboard between six(6) drawers, whole desk is supported by four(4) bracket feet. The lining is Oak, dovetailed inside the drawers. The hardware is openwork brass handles and bac...

American Sheraton style Mahogany sofa with pure silk upholstered Sofa, Ca. late 1800's, 76" wide, 23" deep and 35" high-back, 17 1/2" high seat height, with very solid Mahogany carved frame, and reeded back and arm down to the side to the bottom horizontal frame, supported by brass casters, and upholstered with pale greenish gold and black and white striped silk fabric. The condition is excellent and strong and solid, the upholstery is new and frame is in good solid condition, no need for new u...

Antique Dueling Pistol Case in mahogany, rectangular with brass carrying handles, now having a marbled paper interior and mounted on a later Chippendale style stand. Probably English, late 18th/early 19th Century.

Top: 20.25" x 14.25"
Height w/ stand: 23"

Fine Late Regency Papier-Mâché Tray having a shaped gallery with gilt stencil decoration and inlaid with mother of pearl. English, circa 1835, mounted on a later bamboo form ebonized stand.

Height: 23.25 ” Length: 29.5” Width: 21.5”

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.

A lovely antique mahogany Sheraton style extending dining table, with 1 leaf, which contracts to compact size. The leaves are held by brass fasteners. The turned legs have iron castor feet.

Wear commensurate with age for a fine 19th century heirloom.

height 28"; width 43"; length 63"

Local pickup only. However, you may arrange for shipping.

An antique Korean money chest or trunk made entirely of heavy Red Pine wood. All hand forged iron hardmounts and fittings. Strong box design to withstand the heavy weight caused by the storage of coins.

Age: 19th Century (Yi Dynasty)

Dimensions: 42" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 20" Deep

Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Morris arm chair. Circa 1904-1907. Oak, in a dark brown finish. Replaced cushions. Red decal. Size: 30 3/8 inches width x 36 inches depth x 39 1/2 inches ht. Adjustable, two-positions, reclining slat back.

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

Chinese ivory toggle finely carved in the shape of a fingered lemon or "Buddha's hand" with foliage and mushroom. H 7cm (2 3/4in). Late 18th century.

A pair of antique Chinese Rosewood barrel stools in the Ming style. Hand carved and designed with an elegant form and practical function in mind.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: (Each) 18" High by 15 1/2" Diameter

An exceptional ladder back Delaware Valleycahir with 4 slats, original red wash and splint seat, and well developed turnings.

The chair is in excellent original condition and structurally sound. As to be expected there are some losses to the splints. The height is 43", with a width of 20" and a depth of 18". The seat depth is 16" and 18 1/2" high.

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. The front has a smooth channeled frame. Behind the sliding doors of the upper section lies a small drawer to the left and a corner shelf to the right side. Center section has 3 drawers and the bottom section has 2 drawers.

Age: Taisho Era (circa 1912-1920)

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An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (2 section Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles and Urushi lacquered body. Lock plates shaped in the form of the auspicious Paulownia leaf. Upper section has 2 drawers and a hinged safety door with two small drawers behind. Lower section has 2 full width drawers.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 3/4" Wide by 38" High by 17 1/2" Deep

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.

An antique Japanese Kotansu (document chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the unusual side carrying handles which when swiveled up, allowed a wooden pole through it allowing two persons to transport it. Straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 21" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 14 1/4" Deep

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

An antique Japanese Kimono Tansu made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original Shunkei lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Full moon lock plates with 6 spacious drawers for clothes storage.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" Wide by 39 1/4" High by 14 1/2" Deep.

An antique Japanese Okidoko (low display stand) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Used in a Tokonoma as a portable display stand atop which decorations like scrolls were hung or flower arrangements were displayed. Drawers were used to store items for display and the interior shelves were used to display seasonal items. All original bronze hardware.

Age: Meiji Era (1890-1900). Dimensions: 31 1/4" Wide by 12 1/4" Deep by 14 1/4" Deep

Lovely petite hand painted curio cabinet with glass door with bronze trim and "J" shaped side glass, also with bronze mounts. It measures 54" tall x 26" wide x 15" deep. It is beautifully hand painted with a musical and flower motif.

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. Seat caning obviously n...

An American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair with a Needlepoint Seat Depicting a Flag, Eagle and Liberty 1776. Also with brass studs fastening the needlepoint and brass straps on the top slat. Height 48", Seat 24" wide. Circa 1910 and in excellent condition.

An antique Japanese ship chest called Funa Bako (ship safety box) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original wiped lacquer and hand forged iron hardwaare. Hinged security door opens to 6 interior drawers of varying sizes.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 13" Wide by 15 1/2" High by 17" Deep

An antique Japanese drawer Nagamochi Tansu (storage trunk) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Unusual all drawer design with shallow upper trunk. All original lacquer finish with interior paper lining. Most likely used for the storage of large vertical textile banners used for advertising or Boy's day celebrations.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1880)

Dimensions: 72 1/2" Wide by 27 3/4" High by 24 1/2" Deep