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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. This piece can be shipped via FedEx ground. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: TPOR. 
See a slideshow of several views [373k] ... 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. Crown of thorns hall stand ... 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.
This is a folky and colorful painted stand. The top is an elongated octagon, made from plywood, and painted in various size triangles and diamonds. The crossed base and the main vertical support are both pine, while the lower sculptural and geometrical legs are plywood. The entire piece with the exception of the stained crossed base is painted in green, yellow/gold and black. Over the years the paint is taken on a nice surface. The stand was likely made around the 1920's or a little later. Overall, the condition is very good although two of the feet have some loss and have been retouched. For the rest, there is some evident wear to the paint, especially on the top. The stand is 24" high while the top is 18" across by 14 1/4" deep. It is 16" across the base.
The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TKKA. See a slideshow of several views [382k] ... Painted stand ... The top ... Another angle ... The other three sides ... Two more views ... Closeup of the base ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... From below ... Closeup from below ... With a soda can for scale.
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 $4800.00. Inventory Code: AWKP. African-American church cupboard ... 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 an exceptional and unusual, folky decorated seven drawer cupboard. Made primarily from crate wood and pine it has elaborate carved and applied decoration, with some tramp art and many interesting forms. These include spears, arrows, stars, circles, and several other shapes inspired by the maker's imagination. In addition to the carved wood pieces some of the decoration comes from old plastic or Bakelite knobs like those found on old radios. All of the individually made drawers work and have their original carved wooden pulls, some fashioned from old spools. On one of the drawers written on the side in pencil is "REMBer ME G. H. Pratt;" and under the small center drawer is a hidden storage area. There are inscriptions on some of the other drawers, but difficult to read. The photos show some of these. We will leave it to the next person to try to figure out the rest. This crudely, but wonderfully made piece is a great size and very striking, and will fit in many rooms, as it is 51" high, by 19 1/2" wide, by 15" deep. It is sturdy, funky, and wonderful, built with quirkiness, and even some things which are not square or level. It is in overall good condition, with some loss and wear to the wood and paint, also some loss to the silvering of the mirror. The previous owner added the clock, which does not work. This could be replaced or a mirror or picture put in instead, as the front trim acts as a frame. This cupboard is dated July 11, 1937, with an inscription that includes "George H. Pratt to G (or C) S Pratt Ceredo, W. VA.." The surface has taken on extremely nice qualities and tone. The price is $2900.00. Inventory Code: TKKP. See a slideshow of several views [1Mb] ... Folk art cupboard ... Another angle ... An even larger picture ... A third angle ... Closeup of top ... Upper middle ... Lower middle ... Closeup of lower section ... Side views ... Larger side views ... Closeup, side view ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup, lower side ... Lower other side ... Back view ... Larger back view ... Inscription on back ... Upper back ... Lower back/side ... Overall, with clock ... With some drawers open ... Closeup of drawer, surface ... An inscription on the drawer ... More inscriptions ... Crate stamp in one drawer ... Detail of 3rd drawer down ... One of the lower drawers ... Closeup from another angle, showing depth ... Extreme closeup, minor loss ... The secret compartment (bad flash lighting) ... With a soda can for scale ... Larger scale view.
This is a nice looking handmade wooden stand. It has good form and color. The legs seemed to have been made from broomsticks, while the top was cut from a 1 1/2" thick board. It is painted in old green, which has some wear and loss of the paint, and now shows several different tones. The stand is in good sturdy condition, with one slight split by a nail, where the legs are joined, and an age split in the top that is still solid. It is just under 32" high. Each side of the triangular base is 14" across, and the top is 10" in diameter. It was probably made around the 1920's or 30's. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TRSC. Painted stand ... Two more views ... Closeup of the top ... Two more overall views ... Another closeup of the top ... Third closeup of the top ... From above ... Two closeups of the legs ... From below ... Closeup of the feet ... Another closeup of the feet ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a folk art stand made from wood and covered all over with dowels of various sizes. It was likely made as a plant stand. The top section is actually constructed primarily of dowels. The stand has very nice form, with a three tiered base, tapered center column, and circular, three layered top. The stand is painted in white with little bits of glitter here and there. The paint has weathered over the years, as this piece may have been used outdoors. While there is just a little loss to five of the small pieces, it really is very sturdy, clean, and usable. It was probably made about the 1950's or earlier. The stand is about 28 1/2" high, while the top is about 11" square, with a 5 1/2" circular opening. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: CPAA. See a slideshow of several views [1.3 Mb] ... Folk art plant stand ... Another angle ... The other side ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, from above ... Second side of the top ... Third side of the top ... Fourth side of the top ... Closeups of the column ... A closer view of the detail ... Closeup of the base ... Second side of the base ... Third side of the base ... Fourth side of the base ... From above ... From below ... Another view from below ... Overall, from below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Folk art plant stand ... Another angle ... The other side.
This is an interesting looking stool done in an arts and crafts style. It is made with mortise and tenon construction and is painted white. It was probably made in the 1940's or earlier and is 20" high. The octagonal top is about 12 1/2" across, while the base flares out to about 15 1/2" wide. The stand apparently has been well used and was outdoors at one time. It has typical wear to the paint, the top is slightly warped, and the bottom of the legs look like they once were wet. However it is in good condition and is very sturdy and usable, as well as being decorative. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: CSTW. See a slideshow of several views [741k] ... Arts and crafts stand ... Another side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Two more views ... From above ... Closeup of base ... Another view of the base ... Third view of the base ... The top, from below ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Arts and crafts stand ... Another side ... Third side ... Fourth side
Here is a folky "Make Do" metal shelving display unit made from one gallon metal Texaco cans riveted together. Each can was cut on an angle, and the edges folded in. It was probably made for tools and parts in a shop. There is a pair of long metal straps on the back which make it easy to hang. It will also stand on its own. The cans probably are from about the 1970's. There is some scratching and very minor rust on this unusual piece, but it is still very sturdy and decorative. It would be great for displaying or storing small items and is just the right size for your CDs. The height is 41", while it is 16 1/2" wide by 5 3/4" deep. Each bin is 3 7/8" wide by 6 1/2" high. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: THPK. See a slideshow of several views. [398K] ... Metal can shelving unit ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... With CDs and small carvings ... Closeups of one side ... Closeups of other side ... Extreme closeup of the bins ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back view.
This is a metal chair made from objects found around the farm. The seat is a large pitchfork, the back is a disk from a cultivator. There are three horseshoes worked in, along with chain and other machine or wagon parts. While it has rockers and does rock, the tendency is to sit still on the rear stops. It has very nice old black and yellow paint. The chair measures 29" high by 21" wide by 28" deep. It is in very good, useable condition with minor paint wear, from the 1930's or 40's. There is a stool below by the same maker. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: TPHH. Metal found object chair ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of back and seat ... Closeup of lower front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Another overall view ... Back view ... From above.
This metal stool made from found objects came from the same maker as the chair above. The seat is a disk from a cultivator, similar to the back of the chair. It stands 18 1/4" high by 17 1/2" wide by 14 3/4" deep. The surface is a worn old green and white paint. It is in very good, useable condition, from the 1930's or 40's. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TPHW. Metal found object stool ... Back view ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Closeup of legs ... From above ... From below.
A wonderful cream colored, painted, hanging magazine rack. The form is absolutely super. It is from the early 1900's, with nice crazed paint. In excellent condition, it is 12" wide, 24" high, and 7" deep. The construction is well done both from the standpoint of workmanship and artistry. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: PKAH. Magazine rack ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
This is a really beautiful and detailed memory ware pedestal. It is covered with a particularly rich variety of shards from very fine china, as well as doll heads, baby figurines, patterned glass, a china frog and rooster's head, a lady's watch, and a doll's cup and pitcher. The spaces between the shards are painted in an old, dark, oxidized gold. In the center top is a heavy hammered copper ashtray that is not attached. It lifts off to reveal a round open space. While probably not original to the stand, this is how we found it, so we are offering it as is.
There is a fair amount of loss around the lower edges of the top, with a lesser amount on the edges of the base. This is not at all obvious or intrusive to us, we had to look closely to see some of it. Take a look at the many closeup images to see the great detail for yourself, and if you have any questions, give us a call. This wonderful stand was made in the early 1900's. Some of the decoration appears to be much older. It measures 28" high by about 9" by 9". The price is $775.00. Inventory Code: THHA. Memory ware pedestal stand ... The other sides ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the base ... Closeup of the middle ... From above ... From above, ashtray removed ... Another overall view from above ... Closeup of top, 2nd side ... Closeup of top, 3rd side ... Closeup of top, 4th side ... Closeup of base, 2nd side ... Closeup of base, 3rd side ... Closeup of base, 4th side ... Top, from below ... Another closeup of top, ashtray removed ... Final closeup of top ... Another closeup of base, from above ... Extreme closeup of base.
This is an exceptionally nice, old, metal plant stand, with a sort of deco look. It has an inner section with a flat metal spiral which both supports and creates a sense of motion. The stand is 39" high with the center tube 4" in diameter. The 5 arms which hold the plants can both swing and be moved to various levels. If fully extended, they could be as much as 2 feet apart. The base is a tripod, tipped with balls, and is 23" on each side. The stand was probably made about the 1920's or 30's and is in excellent condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AHPH. Art deco style plant stand ... From above ... A second overall view ... 3rd angle ... 4th view ... Without the planter loops.
This is an attractive Art Deco stand. It is decorated with grain painting, and incised lines with several shades of lacquer or varnish to simulate inlay. The finish has slight crazing. There is a small match holder at the top, above a shelf that is 7 1/2" wide by 4 1/4" deep. The overall height is 27 1/4", by 8 1/2" wide by 7 1/4" deep. It was built from pine, in the early 1900's. It is in very good condition, with minor wear from use. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: THKK. Art deco stand ... Closeup of top ... Back and side views ... Closeup of the top, from side ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup from above ... Closeup of the base ... Base, from above ... Base, one side ... Base, other side ... Another closeup of the base ... Closeups of the shaft ... The top, from below ... Another view of the top from below ... Overall, from below ... Closeup of the bottom ... From above.
This is a very nicely constructed and decorated two tier stand. It has strong lines, a good look, and is sturdy and functional. Made around the 1920's, the surface is finished in a dark varnish with silver painted highlights all over. The structural pieces provide added visual interest as well as support. The stand is 28" high, with a top of 16" by 17 1/2" and a smaller shelf which is 11" square. The condition is excellent, with very slight surface wear. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: ACOP. Folk art stand ... Another view ... View 3 ... View 4 ... View 5 ... Bottom.
This is a rustic plant stand made from chip-carved twigs. It is painted dark green, and has an upper plant holder and a lower shelf. The size is 34 1/2" high by 15" by 14". It is in very good condition, with minor paint loss, and one missing twig, about 3" long, on the base. This stand is no more recent than the 1930's or 40's. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: AKRP. Rustic twig plant stand ... Closeup of top ... Another angle ... Closeup of middle ... Another closeup of the middle ... From above ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side.
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.
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.
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.
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