Read more Mahogany Basin Stand The mahogany basin stand was used as a wash stand where the top held a bowl, probably Chinese export, three rings for soap dishes and the bottom for a bottle that held water. Three separated concentric circles of wood are held together by fluted pillars and turned balusters. The lignun vitae bosses are fixed under the bottom shelf. The top part is supported by a fluted column of ample size as is the tripod base ending in a five-toed paw foot. The antique finish is hand applied and rubbed to achieve a rich patina.This basin stand is probably carved by John Townsend, as stated by Joseph Downs, American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, New York, 1952, no. 218. Sotheby’s – The Garbisch Collection, 1980, Volume IV, no 1160. It sold for $17,000. Image #9 shows the basin stand in its original location at the Garbisch House in Cambridge, MD. 32″ H x 10 7/8″ W Newport – c. 1960 – 1765 Read an article in the Kent News An audio discussion with Peter... Read more
Read more New England Walnut Roundabout Chair This reproduction was commissioned by a customer from the likeness of another chair. It has an ogee crest attached with screws to a two piece flat arm rail. The arms have circular pads. The flat faced splats are canted at the edges from front to back. They are tenoned into the plinths and arm rail. The continuous turned posts are tenoned into the arm rail. The front leg is an extension of mortised seat rails and ends in a pad foot. The cross stretchers are held together in the center by a double rabbet. The antique finish is hand applied and rubbed for a rich patina. Chair 30 3/4″ H Seat 17 1/4″... Read more
Read more Walnut Communion Table Commissioned by a local church in the community, this Walnut Communion Table was an original design based on the existing wood in the church, a perfect blend of old and new. The antique finish is hand applied and rubbed to achieve a rich patina. Size is specific to customer’s... Read more
Read more Chippendale Walnut Dressing Table The southern walnut dressing table has a graceful apron with a central arch that supports a three drawer arrangement. The drawers are fully dovetailed with poplar sides and cedar bottoms. They have a small bead which is also used on the legs. Each drawer has two runners. The two board top has a molded edge. The brasses are hand cast and the finish is hand applied and rubbed to achieve a rich patina. 29″ H x 18 1/2″ D x 32 1/2″ W Possibly Virginia c.... Read more
Read more Tiger Maple Harvest Table This Tiger Maple harvest table uses mortise and tenon joinery and has a hand applied and rubbed finish to achieve a rich patina. 35″H x 28″W x 60″L Can be sized to fit your needs. American – c.... Read more
