This is a lovely San Domingo mahogany, slant front desk. The first thing one notices is the serpentine front. It is beautiful! Following the front, the ogee bracket feet and carved shell relief on the base stand out nicely. Once the fall board is lowered, one can see the interior with a matching shell carved into the center top drawer. [Read more…]
Magnificent Hepplewhite Sideboard
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
“Magnificent”, “Incredible”, “Gorgeous” are just a few of the words that come to mind when one sees this sideboard for the first time. This piece is simply…”WOW”. Made in the early 20th century, it was made in the US. It features incredible inset and string inlay work. [Read more…]
Large Federal Gaming Table
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful, Federal gaming table made out of mahogany. This elegant table is a Federal style table with just a bit of French flair. To start off with, it has the classic hairy paw feet. The top is a classic shape with pinched rounded corners. It is a bit larger than usual, especially at the width. [Read more…]
Serpentine, Blockfront Chest
August 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful, serpentine four drawer chest. Made out of solid cherry, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it has a serpentine, blockfront. This means that the serpentine flattens out at the edge. This is more difficult to make and thus “better”. Second, it has all of its original hardware and feet. Indeed, those pulls are original. [Read more…]
Empire Two Drawer Table
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This is a lovely two Pembrooke table with two drawers. Made out of mahogany, it features flame mahogany on the top and front. It has the wonderfully old luster to the finish which could be original. [Read more…]
Empire Table with Shaped Top
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
An incredible, Empire table with marble top. This beautiful piece has a wonderful Empire pedestal that is covered in flame mahogany veneers. Look closed at the applied decoration at the center of the pedestal. What detail! [Read more…]
Walnut Bookcase
April 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A lovely, solid walnut bookcase. Made with 4 shelves, 3 adjustable, this bookcase is in great condition. [Read more…]
Pair of Federal Card Tables
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful pair of mahogany, Federal card tables. Pairs are so hard to come by today, it is always a wonder when they stay together. At first look, the legs really stand out. Each one is carved with nice venting. However, it is the tops that steal the show. [Read more…]
