Antique New England chair, slat back with urn finial. Nice wear to front stretchers from generations of families putting their feet up. New splint seat painted a tan color, new windsor green paint over black hiding the old wood. Sadly the original paint was taken off years/decades ago and an extremely poor paint put on. We've taken that off without affecting the wood and done a proper paint job. Chair has not been ended out, seat at a respectable 16 1/2" which could be slightly rai ...click for details
Great bold cannonball & bell turned posts on this New England (c1840) rope bed. A FULL SIZE rope bed, not 3/4. Retains at least 50% of mustard color but can easily be refinished or paint blended depending on taste. Bed is made of maple, small chip out of turning on 1 cannonball. Has original rails but missing bed bolts. The cannonballs were cut off at one point but are attached and sturdy. Headboard has a nice roll to it, top of posts are 44" tall.
Many years ago Albert Sack put a book out Fine Points of Furniture. This washstand falls between better & best! Saved from oblivion at the Brimfield antiques show this has been properly restored to show its beauty. Stand has tapering turned leg near dovetailed drawer. The lower deck is fine rich ribbon mahogany with black streaks going through the red mahogany. At this point the legs start a wonderful twisting with ring terminals at both top & bottom. The washstand has a very high ...click for details
