Tramp Art Furniture, Shelves, and Other Forms

• This is an extremely nice, large, and well decorated tramp art clock case. It is about 16 1/2" long by 11 1/4" high by 8" deep. It was probably made in the late 1800's to early 1900's and is in excellent condition. The pine case is decorated all over with layered chip carved cigar box wood. The front door opens revealing a rather large inner compartment that holds the old clock. This was converted from a windup to a more recent battery run, but the mechanism is not presently working. (We assume it can either be replaced or made to run fairly easily). The case has a nice dark lacquer finish which has developed a good patina. It has only a tiny amount of loss and some very slight wear. The larger pyramid on the bottom right is just a little loose. Overall this is a very good piece. The price is $1,200.00. Inventory Code: TRSA.   See a slideshow of several views [405k].
  Tramp art clock case ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... With door open ... Inside the opening ... Door open, from side ... Closeup of detail ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Tramp art clock case ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... With door open ... Inside the opening ... Door open, from side ... Closeup of detail ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a tramp art planter made from crate wood. It is more crude than refined, having large notches in layers of thick, old, wood. The planter is about 13" high. It is about 16" wide by 14" deep at the center and 7" square on the base. The opening is 7 1/2" by 8 1/2" by 7" deep. Each of the 7 layers is about 1/2" thick. The planter is in good sturdy condition. There is some old loss apparent to one of layers inside the box. The outside has no loss, a few nicks, and traces of white, likely remnants of paint, on the medium dark brown surface. It is probably from the 1930's or 40's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWSK.   Tramp art planter ... Another view ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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• Here is an unusual and nicely done crown of thorns doll bed. Also called puzzle work, each piece is individually carved and then fitted together to lock in place without any nails or glue. This bed was made from light and dark colored woods - probably cedar, and finished with a clear varnish. It is in excellent condition, and measures 16 1/2" long by 9" wide by 9 1/2" high. The age is unknown. It is not new, but not especially old. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCPT.   Crown of thorns tramp art doll bed ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... End view ... The other end ... From above ... From below.
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• This is a tramp art clock case or display case with a peaked roof and convex glass window. It has very nice workmanship and detail. A removable sliding panel on the rear gives access to the compartment. The surface is a warm, medium/dark lacquer. It is in excellent condition, with no loss and only two small spots where the finish is worn. It was made around 1900 and measures 13" high, 8" wide, and 4 1/2" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TSHO. Tramp art clock case ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... 3/4 view ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Back view ... Back, open ... From above ... From below.
  Larger images:   Tramp art clock case ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... 3/4 view ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Back view ... Back, open ... From above ... From below.

• This is a very folky and rustic medicine cabinet in a carved, layered, tramp art style. The edges of each layer are cut into intricate scallops, with a different pattern for each layer. Both sides are decorated with layered wood, scallops, diamonds, and a circle. The top and back are plain. There is a door with inset mirror above a drawer. Behind the door are three shelves. It is built from 1/2" and 1/4" plywood, with pine trim. The cabinet measures 18" high, 12" wide, and 5 1/2" deep, and was probably made about the 1930's or 40's. It is in very good condition, with one small strip on the right hand edge where the top layer of plywood is missing. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: AOHC. Front ... One side ... The other side ... Another angle ... Open ... From above ... Back ... Bottom.

  Larger images:   Front ... One side ... The other side ... Another angle ... Open ... From above ... Back ... Bottom.

• 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.

• This is a large multicolored tramp art clock case. It is 30 1/2" high, 17 1/4" wide, and 9 1/2" deep. The pine and plywood case is finished in both clear varnish and white paint. Made in the 1950's, this folky case is in very good condition with a nice strong look. The clock motor runs but the arms don't turn, so that can possibly be repaired. The price is $485.00. Inventory Code: ACOR. One view ... Another view ... Another view ... Another view ... Top view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Close-up.
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• This wonderful display tree is hand made and has great, weathered gray and red paint. Formerly used as a plant stand, it also looks super with small carvings, tramp art, or (name your favorite collection). There are small wheels on the bottom to move it. It is 51 1/4" high by approximately 30" by 30". C. 1940's, it is in very good, weathered condition: a few of the platforms have cracks, but all are sturdy and useable. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: PRRO. Image ... From above ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Displaying a collection (not included).    Larger images:   Image ... From above ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Displaying a collection (not included).

• This is a wild and wonderful 5-legged tramp art stand or table. It is about 19 3/4" high by 13" by 14 1/4" across the top and 15" across the legs. The surface is extremely nice, having old oxidized gold over silver on the chip-carved and layered legs and pedestal. The round top is decorated in swirls of many colors.These look like a combination of sponge or stipple painting and then blue and white oils applied more thickly. The piece was probably made c. 1920. One of the little rectangular pieces around the top edge is missing, and there is some loss to the others. It is in otherwise excellent condition, is sturdy, and very unusual. The price is $550.00. Inventory Code: PRAT.   Tramp art table ... Two other sides ... Two more views ... From above ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of legs ... From below ... Another view from below ... Closeup from below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Tramp art table ... Two other sides ... Two more views ... From above ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of legs ... From below ... Another view from below ... Closeup from below ... With a soda can for scale.

• Here is an extraordinary, large, carved, expanding whimsey done in a tramp art, notch carved style from a single piece of wood. About 19 inches long, by 2 inches square when closed; it opens up and keeps expanding and expanding with various pliers, legs, and more. It really is exceptional. This is very difficult to describe, so we urge you to look at all of the photos. Each shows a different view. This piece has a natural medium dark unfinished surface. It came from Canada, and was probably made around the 1920's or 30's. It is in excellent condition. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: APTC.   See a slideshow of several views [258k]
  Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a very strange lighted shrine that combines chip carved tramp art, found objects, and matchstick inlay. A black priest stands behind the altar, flanked by smaller black and white figures. A worshipper kneels in front of the altar, being blessed by the figure of a crowned and robed saint. The altar is built up from chip carved matchsticks, with chairs and steps made with added heavy copper wire and glossy fabric. The base and back are completely covered with matchsticks, including on the back and bottom. The heart-shaped back has several layers of tramp art around the edge, and a tramp art frame with glass, topped with a glitter cross, set in the center. The back of the frame is hinged to insert a picture. There is a tramp art arch decorated with large artificial roses in the front, and tramp art edging around the base. It has a socket on the back, but does not have the cord to plug in. When we tested the connections, two of the three lights lit. We do not recommend the wiring, because we cannot see why the third bulb does not light. This shrine was probably made in the 1960's or 70's. It is 16 1/4" high by 14 1/2" wide by 11 1/2" deep. The cord is missing, as are a few pieces here and there, but it is in overall good condition ready to display. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TSWA.   Tramp art and matchstick shrine ... Front view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of front arch ... Top and frame area ... The altar ... Closeup from behind ... Another view from behind ... Back overall ... From below.
  Larger images:   Tramp art and matchstick shrine ... Front view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of front arch ... Top and frame area ... The altar ... Closeup from behind ... Another view from behind ... Back overall ... From below.

• This is a miniature tramp art doll's cradle. It is simply done, with one end also carved into a heart shape. The color is a brown/purple lacquer prevalent around the turn of the century. Condition is very good, although it does have some tiny white dots which appear to be paint. It is 6 1/2" long, 3" wide, and 3 1/2" high. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: PTPW. Image.

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