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This is a wonderful, likely one of a kind shelf. It was made by noted Milwaukee architect and designer Russell Barr Williamson, who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright and continued in the Prairie School. This piece has exceptional form, conveyed through a sparse style. The detailing is very fine, with finger joints, a detailed, layered, multitoned finish, and an extra, hidden support bracket in the back. It was made in the 1940's or 50's, and measures 37 1/2" wide by 14 1/4" high by 8" deep. The condition is excellent, with a few slight scrapes on the bottom where it attaches to the wall. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: TCHO. Painted wood shelf ... Another view ... From the other side ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup of middle ... Another view from above ... From below ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of hardware in back.
This is an absolutely wonderful, folky small cupboard. It was hand made in York, PA around 1900. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, done by a craftsman of considerable skill and taste and carries a feel of caring. This piece stands about 58" high by 22" wide and 16" deep. The carved turn handle extends another 2 1/2". It is set on four old casters for easy rolling. It is made primarily from pine and finished with a dark lacquer or varnish which has taken on the most marvelous patina and surface texture. The entire piece is decorated and accented with carved and applied diamond and triangular shapes. The top has a rounded sawtooth border, while the crest also contains turned conical decoration. Inside are two shelves and a hand made drawer which also has a marquetry front and larger applied diamond. Apparently the door originally hit the drawer pull so the back was mortised to make room - a charming "make-do". This attractive and unusual cupboard could fit in many settings. The condition is excellent with an old hairline crack that was reglued on the upper back. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: TPOR. Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
This is the largest and most outstanding piece of crown of thorns construction we have ever seen. It has five frames, a shelf, and a drawer. The construction is entirely crown of thorns - the only fasteners used are in the drawer and one of the frames. The drawer is notched out to slide into the interlocking pieces. Five sets of carved hearts are worked into the upper part.
It is made from unfinished pine, and stands 7 1/2 feet (90") high by 50" wide by 13" deep; the shelf is 39 1/2" wide. It is quite sturdy and functional - there is no problem with setting even fairly heavy things on the shelf.
This piece was found in Louisville, KY, probably made in that area around the turn of the century, and is in excellent condition. The person who found it, sitting in an attic covered with soot, turned a garden hose on it, and in the process, washed off much of the gesso from the large frame in the center. The resulting mottled surface, (while it looks good in our opinion), is obviously not in its original condition. The only other flaw is a missing drawer pull. We will be carving a replacement to match. There is no damage or loss to the crown of thorns. This is a spectacular and beautiful piece of furniture. The price is $12,500.00. Inventory Code: PKOK. Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of carved hearts ... Closeup of top ... Details ... Drawer open, showing notching ... Upper half ... Lower half ... Bottom inside ... With Matt, to show scale.
Larger images: Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of carved hearts ... Closeup of top ... Details ... Drawer open, showing notching ... Upper half ... Lower half ... Bottom inside.
An absolutely outrageously wonderful old painted chair. It has a highly alligatored and textured surface which is from age and the drying of the paints. These give it great character. The paint is strong and the chair sturdy, so it can be used as well as being decorative. The colors include red, orange, and green. The seat has all three, and was done primarily as two tones with a diagonal separation. It was probably painted in the early 1900's. There is some paint wear to the upper back and front edge, and expected wear to the bottom of the feet. The chair is a little over 35" high and 17" wide and deep. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TTAO. Painted chair ... Closeup of the paint ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... From below ... More closeups: Closeup of one side ... The other side ... The seat ... Back ... The legs ... The top.
Larger images: Painted chair ... Closeup of the paint ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... From below ... More closeups: Closeup of one side ... The other side ... The seat ... Back ... The legs ... The top.
This is a very folky cupboard that came out of an African-American church near Rutherfordton, NC. The front and sides are pine tongue and groove wood called bead. The front is decorated with carved pine trim. It is finished in a medium brown varnish which is somewhat crazed. There are three doors, each hinged at the bottom, opening into three compartments. It stands 68 1/2" high, 28" wide and 15" deep. This striking and unusual piece was made in the early 1900's. It is in very good condition, sturdy and useable. There is a small mousehole on one side, and the trim on the upper door has been replaced. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: AWKP. Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
This is a pair of old wood wall pockets or sconces. They are made from pine and painted a dark red/orange which has aged with weather. They were likely used in a garden as plant holders. Because of being used outdoors age is difficult to determine. They could be as old as from the 1920's or 30's. These pieces were originally either part of a larger construction or attached to something like a fence, as there are nail holes and a matching unpainted area on the back of both. They are very attractive and functional and could be used either inside or out. Each is about 22" high, 12 1/2" wide, and 6" deep. The paint is solid, not flaking. The price for the pair is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTCT. Painted wall pockets ... Side view ... The other side ... One, from above ... Back of one ... One, from below.
Larger images: Painted wall pockets ... Side view ... The other side ... One, from above ... Back of one ... One, from below.
This is an exceptionally intricate, folky, and artistic table. It is made from branches - both whole and split, twig, and burls; and is painted a deep reddish maroon with highlights and sections of gold and blue. The top has a design which incorporates the twigs into a cross surrounding another cross, and itself surrounded by sections set in herringbone patterns. The ends of the top had burls attached, and the sides are covered with split pieces. The six legs, made from heavier branches are interlocked and form an interesting sculpture in themselves. The table is sturdy and usable. It is 30 1/2" high by 32" wide and 18" deep. It is in excellent condition, and is contemporary; having been made about 2000 by the North Carolina artist, Gregory Smith. He has signed it under the top, and calls it his Easter Table. The price is $650.00. Inventory Code: ARAC. Image ... Another angle ... Top ... One side ... The other side ... One end ... The other end, from above ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup of other end ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of the top ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... From below.
Larger images: Image ... Another angle ... Top ... One side ... The other side ... One end ... The other end, from above ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup of other end ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of the top ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... From below.
This is an old, rustic twig stand, with a great look and surface. It was likely made in the 1930's or earlier of hickory or a similar hardwood, with a plywood and pine top. The bark is still on, although a few slivers are curling. The stand is 27 1/4" high, 31" wide, and 15" deep. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. On the back, a bend section of one piece is missing. The surface is unfinished and the color is a rich medium brown. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AKTR. Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
This is a folky 19th century wall pocket with a towel or tie bar. It is decorated with sponge painting over much of the brown, and highlighted with black, gold, and white paints. It has a great surface with nice patina and some slight bubbling and crazing. There is a smaller match holder above the main compartment. This piece is made from pine and is about 21" high by 11" wide and 4 1/4" deep. It is signed and dated on the back in faint pencil, which reads "Geo (?) Campbell, Feb 4 1889. There are many nice, hand worked details in the construction and decoration; and the condition is very good, with some natural wear to some of the edges. The origin is unknown, but it has the feel of being from New England. Overall, this is a very nice, decorative and functional antique. The price is $385.00. Inventory Code: TSTK. Painted wall pocket ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... Back.
Larger images: Painted wall pocket ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... Back.
This is a hickory planter with great form, surface, and age. It is all original, in excellent sturdy condition. The planter is 37" wide, 30 1/2" high to the top of the handles, and 13 1/2" deep. It is finished in a dark varnish which has aged nicely; and is well decorated with split and bent pieces. There is a small area on both of the long surfaces which seem to have been made as frames. Although they may have been done simply for decorative aspects, they certainly can be used to hold a small picture. The planter was probably made in the 1930's or 40's - although it could be earlier. The price is $795.00. Inventory Code: AHAT. Image ... View 2. Larger images: Image ... View 2.
This is a large and colorful clock case made by Howard Finster, with ink stampings of his name and address on the back. It has very good form, scalloped carving, impressed circles (from a little machine he made), and turned vertical supports in the front. It is in almost perfect condition, except that the very top of the crest has been broken. (This could be rounded easily). The top appliqued "flower" is painted red, green, and white, and around the center are diamonds highlighted in green paint. The print of the roses and the back cardboard are original. The case is 20 1/4" high, 18" wide, and 3 1/2" deep. The surface is a medium brown varnish. It was probably made about the 1960's, and overall, one of the nicer Finster cases around. The price is $395.00. Inventory Code: ARCK. Image ... Closeup of painted detail ... Top half ... Lower half ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Finster's stamp ... Another copy of the stamp.
Larger images: Image ... Closeup of painted detail ... Top half ... Lower half ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
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