A late 18th century English oak sofa, with fresh sand coloured linen upholstery. The construction is mostly hand-carved oak, with a delightful curved pine back and pine bottom boards. There are early hand forged Rosehead nails throughout. The sofa also has nails from the 19th and 20th century, as it had been reinforced and repaired [...]
Archive for the ‘Primitives’ Category
A Beautiful Antique English Oak Sofa Covered in Linen and Regency Styled Edging, c.1790′s
Posted in Antiques, English, European, Furniture, Primitives, Sofa, Sofa, Vintage-British Made, tagged 1790's, 18th Century, Boston, British, classic, colonial, Connecticut, English, European, Georgian, Linen, New England, New York City, Oak, Original, Primitive, Regency, Rosehead Nails, Sand, sofa on 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Primitive Folk Portrait of a Gentleman, c.1800-1810
Posted in American Art, American Painting, Antiques, Art, Primitives, tagged 19th Century, American, Boston, Canadian, Early, Folk, New York City, Oil, Painting, Portrait, Primitive, Regency on 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Offered at $795.- A primitive folk styled antique oil painting of a gentleman. It was found in upper New England and is either American or early Canadian. The surface is typical of a painting from the early 1800s. It has one small paint chip on the forehead and a few spot at the bottom corner. [...]
More Antique Furnishings Coming in February
Posted in American Art, American Painting, Antiques, Art, Chairs, European, European Art, French, Furniture, Gramophone, Phonograph, Primitives, Shabby Chic, Tables, Victrola, Vintage, Vintage Camera, tagged auction, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, estate, Etsy, For Sale, London, NY, paris on 2011 | 1 Comment »
In February, we will begin listing many of our latest acquisitions. There will be several antique tables, Barn-wood tables, French hand-carved chairs, an 18th century English sofa, oil paintings, a lovely Victrola and much more. Check back often, as items will be added over a period of weeks. Meanwhile, many antique and vintage items are [...]
Four Handmade Early 19th Century Hitchcock Chairs
Posted in American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Primitives, Shabby Chic, Vintage Household, tagged 19th Century, American, Carved, Chairs, classic, Connecticut, Custom, Farm House, Hand Made, Hardwood, Hitchcock, Massachusetts, Original, Period, Pine, Sturdy, Wax Finish, Well Made on 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Offering a set of four handmade Hitchcock chairs. Circa 1820-1840. They have a nice patina, with an old shellac finish present. The chairs recently received a coat of very fine museum quality English wax. All the joints are very stable and the chairs feel very solid. There are nice details of a skilled craftsman, with [...]
Empire Work Table Made In New England | Circa 1840s
Posted in American, Antiques, Furniture, Primitives, Tables, tagged American, Antique, Boston, Connecticut, Crafted, Dovetail, Drawer, Drop Leaf, Early, Empire, Farm House, Hand, made, Mahogany, Massachusetts, New England, New York City, Patina, Rustic, Shabby Chic, Turned Legs, Work Table on 2011 | Leave a Comment »
19TH CENTURY EMPIRE WORK TABLE MADE IN NEW ENGLAND Circa 1840s Lovely turned legs in a spooled style Excellent Dovetailing! Exceptional Patina! A fantastic example of country American Empire. It’s all original, with some of the green paint still visible, especially around the drawer. The entire piece has received a coat of wax to bring [...]
18th Century Bavarian Pine Armoire
Posted in Antiques, Armoire, European, Furniture, Primitives, tagged 18th Century, Antique, Armoire, Bavarian, Boston, Cabinet, Connecticut, Country, Deutsch, Farm, Folk, German, Hand Made, Marriage, New England, New York City, painted, Pine, Primitive, Rustic on 2011 | Leave a Comment »
18th Century Bavarian Armoire/Cabinet Hand constructed in pine Understated floral motif on door and drawer 5′tall x 37 1/2″wide x 20″deep The piece was bought in Munich during the 1970s and shipped to the States. There is a painted detail at the top, showing a marriage date of 1876 and the first letters of the [...]
Circa 1850s Amish Primitive Rocking Chair
Posted in American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Primitives, tagged 19th Century, Americana, Amish, Antique, Boston, Chairs, Connecticut, Country, Furniture, Hand Made, Indiana, New England, New York City, Pine, Primitive, Rocking Chair on 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Primitive Amish Rocking Chair Circa 1850s Original stain/colouring Solid Peg Construction Hand Carved Pine Offering a Primitive Amish rocking chair from the mid-19th century. Completely hand made with many pieces carved with simple tools. It’s in very solid condition. Being a Primitive, it does rock slightly to the left and is pleasant to sit in. [...]
