Catalog: Antiques: Furnishings (129)

Rustic Steer Horn Chair with upholstered seat made at the turn of the Century is made of no less than 14 steer horns. Dimensions: 38" high X 26" wide X 16" deep.

Striking matching Dutch sofa, chairs and marble top coffee table set. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: sofa - 49" high X 72" wide X 28" deep. two chairs - 47" high X 34" wide X 31" deep each. coffee table 18" high X 28" wide X 20" deep. (the striped look in the photo of the marble table is the slotted light coming through the latticed roof. There are no stripes across the marble).

Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. This piece has two points of old repair at the corners of the lid. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts...

Rare early 19th Century English Regency lap desk or travel desk made of the finest crafted burled rosewood demonstrates inlaid mother of pearl and a unique domed profile. Inside the desk top is finely gold embossed leather with functioning pull tabs...

Handsome English tilt top table made of beautiful walnut burl with intricate floral inlaid fruitwood patterns. This fine piece comes with a removable custom beveled glass table top (see photos). Loo is a card game popular at the time in England. Dimensions: 52" long X 27" wide X 29.5" high. Condition: Commensurate with age (few slight visual separation lines and cracks - not structural, see enlargement photos) Piece is structurally sound...

Striking unmatched quality in execution, style and materials this remarkable piece demonstrates the superlative excellence only matched by the two verified Neo Grec Alexander Roux pieces in the Metropolitan Museum and the Munson-Proctor-Williams Institute. French born cabinetmaker Alexander Roux (1813–1886) produced some of the finest American furniture in his New York facility...

Quality R. J. Horner pierce carved walnut beveled mirror with custom brass coat hooks. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 38" high X 26" wide X 16" deep.

At over six feet long and more than five feet high this Grand rare late Jacobean, English upholstered carved walnut triple-back settee is an exceptional example of fine craftsmanship. Remarkable, refined, detailed pierce carving. Circa 17th - 18th Century. 75" long X 62" high X 33" d. Re-upholstery can be provided at cost.

Finest antique Louis XVI marquetry inlaid rosewood table - desk features additional leaves, elegant cross patterned tulip wood inlay, Nature's abundance center inlay and stylish ormolu. Circa late 1700s. Dimensions: 46" wide with leaves - 27" wide without leaves X 29" high X 22" deep.

Two matching intricately crafted French Napoleon III ebonized boulle vitrines with serpentine glass, accented by beautifully chased bronze fixtures, each crowned by an elegant marble top. Circa 1890s. h. 47" w. 59" d. 19 1/2" each.

Finely crafted and detailed dental cabinet made by the Harvard Company from Canton, Ohio, the premiere dental cabinet maker of the time. It is made of high quality, rich grained quarter sawn oak throughout, with beveled mirrors, roll top, swing out drawers and trays, drop down and slide-out panels, and fancy nickel-plated hinges. The craftsmanship and top quality continues on back and sides. c. 1890s. h. 70" w. 28" d. 16".

Unusually large, deep, complex, ornately carved Katsura wood dragon chair, featuring natural motifs of bird, asian langur monkey, and chestnut trees. Ivory eyed dragon arms. Circa 1852-1912. h. 50" w. 31 1/2" d. 22".

Antique Victorian rosewood and inlaid octagonal centre table with a plaque to the underneath JAMES SHOOLBRED & Co/TOTENHAM HOUSE/TOTENHAM COURT ROAD/LONDON. James Shoolbred famous for fine furniture since the 1880s exhibited his pieces at the Paris Worlds Fair in 1883. Dimensions: 30" high X 48" diameter.

Rare quality Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood and matching twin tea box lids inside. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts. The largest and most diverse group of caddies are the wooden boxes or chests...

Beautifully crafted 19th Century American Victorian burl walnut library table. Turned and inlaid legs with original porcelain casters. The stunning burl top is accented with inlaid maple trim. Circa 1880. Dimensions 29" h. X 38" w. X 18" d.

Exquisitely crafted 18th Century French Napoleon III inlaid rosewood burl game box. Dimensions: 12" X 9.25" X 2.5"

Large 19th Century French carved wood aviary features gilt wreaths, faux marble floor and ceiling, gilt Persimmon and urn finials (Persimmons are considered "the divine fruit of Zeus" - symbolizing abundance and good fortune.) The stand is a patinated stylized wrought iron. Dimensions: 85" h. X 38" w. X 38" d.

Important beautifully and deeply carved Charles II Oak sideboard. This fine rare piece displays outstanding baroque style craftsmanship in its depiction of noble homage to Queen Catherine and the celebration of the Restoration of the Monarchy (titled: "Anno 1660) as well as noble countenances, richly bosomed women, nature's bounty and Bacchun faces. Circa 1840s. w. 72" h. 69" d. 24".