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.
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.
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...
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
Chinese pair of huanghuali wood official's hat chairs. Simply and smoothly carved with a cusped edge on the front legs. Rattan seats. Provenance: from the collection of the Santa Barbara Museum, California.
(Note regarding the Museum label: little was known about Chinese hardwoods at the time this label was made. Thus the wood is mislabeled "cherry wood").
17th Century
Dimensions: 39 1/4" high x 19 1/4" wide x 17" deep...
Exceptional George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers or Commode in the French Manner having a moulded edge serpentine top with overhanging sides above two over three conforming drawers, rounded front corners and bold bracket feet. The drawer sides and bottoms are mahogany which is unusual since it was the most expensive wood during the 18th Century. Brass pulls may be original, escutcheons replaced...
Circa 1780, Gates County, Eastern North Carolina Chippendale style walnut slant front desk. Comes with letter from MESDA. Measures 37ʺW × 27ʺD × 41ʺH. Please study photos. Desk is solid and sturdy. Inquire with any questions.
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 correct and very rare English Adam Pier table in mahogany and Satinwood. The table of very fine carving with leaf and scroll column decoration. Double column front feet with original gilding and finish. The table measuring 34 inches in height, 25 inches deep, and 6 feet in length. A truly unique find
English Period Furniture – Adam Furniture (Mahogany and Satinwood 1760-1792)
Robert Adam was a Scottish architect...
A beautiful and rare matched pair of English George Iii era apartment size mahogany half glazed bookcases. The upper glazed doors with trellis design glazed panels, original locks, the lower sections with original 18th century wreath design hardware and storage area. Measuring 63 inches high 23 inches wide 12 inches deep,
Dramatic Chinese Kangxi Period blue and white vase with a cylindrical body narrowing to a straight neck and a flanged lip, ribbon designs on the neck, galloping Manchu Warriors carrying battle banners, base with a circle mark, all decoration in underglaze blue with three subtle hues.
Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates Kangxi 18th c.
Size H 18 3/4" x W 8"
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"
A rare and beautiful Chinese export Floral Decorated Mug with Blue floral enamel and pink and green flowers with a crown and red measuring 4 1/2 inches tall
18th Century Chippendale Pennsylvania Walnut Highboy with a Scrolled Skirt, Fluted Quarter Columns, Cabriole Legs and Ball and Claw Feet
This is a wonderful 18th Century Chippendale walnut highboy, and was likely hand-crafted in Pennsylvania in or near Philadelphia circa 1750 - 1780...
Rare American Federal tea caddy in nicely figured mahogany with three sides and stepped lid inlaid with banding and corner fan decoration; rectangular, with shaped skirt and French bracket feet and divided interior. Probably 1800. Provenance: The Cockrell Collection. See Montgomery, American Furniture, The Federal Period, #436-439 for other examples. Height, 9.25”; Length, 12”; Width, 6.5.”
Fine George III Oval Brass Bound Peat Bucket with mahogany staves and brass banding, liner and loop handle.
English, Circa 1780.
13" x 10" x 12.5" (not including handle)
English Gilt Wood Mirror
Size: 31.5” x 26.5”
Fine 18th-century English carved and gilt wood mirror with corner rosettes and later, distressed mirror plate. Circa 1760-80.
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold frame girandole Mirrors, Ca. 1750-1780, 26" high, 16" wide, 7" deep, original mercury glass and original one(1) bronze candle arm for each mirror. Some of the small gilding flake off from the white gesso ground, reinforcement for the top floral crown from the backside. Nicely aged 18th Century Girandole Mirrors