American Philadelphia Style Low Back Windsor Arm Chair, Walter Steely Lancaster County, Pennsylvania c. 1925-75 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow  More »

American Philadelphia Style Low Back Windsor Arm Chair, Walter Steely Lancaster County, Pennsylvania c. 1925-75 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as well as a large selection of other fine furniture! Walter Steely (b. 1897-1977) lived and worked in Lititz, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County where his chairs few an incredible local following. Crafted entirely by hand using period techniques and identified as a Walter Steely chair with his signature brand of W.S., every detail is constructed with the eye of an artisan. Originally, these chairs were crafted as early as 1740 and as late as 1790, almost entirely in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It features a wonderful original red milk paint finish, well preserved with a growing patina. The crest is smooth and comfortably sloping, flanked on either side by step down cuts as it falls into the steam bent medial rail arm. Screws go up through the medial rail to lock the crest on firmly. The rail wraps around the entire seat back into carved outward flaring handholds over tenoned vertical spindles and two turned baluster and ring arm supports. The plank seat is a single solid board, characteristically D-shaped with sharp angular chamfering, carefully carved to create a comfortable seating surface; all four legs tenon through the seat, locked in place with split wedge joinery. The four legs are turned in the classic Philadelphia manner, with thin baluster turnings below the seat over turned rings and elongated balusters over a reel and ring; below that a cylinder terminating in the classical Philadelphia ball foot. The side stretchers have subtle ball turnings, stretched with a center double baluster ring-and-reel turning. This is an absolutely gorgeous and incredibly practical chair. Not only is it highly collectible among Windsor design purists, quite decorative for those looking to bring formal design to a home, and entirely crafted and carved by hand - it also is very comfortable. It is an outstanding piece for a corner, for in front of a desk or beside a fine side table. This is a piece you will cherish in your home for years to come, one that will be passed down through many generations with a strength to last many centuries. Measurements: 25" wide x 22" deep x 32" high to crest; 18 3/8" high to seat. See something you can't live without? Let us know! We consider all reasonable offers - sales@sillafineantiques.com   « Less

Chippendale Period Armless Upholstered Side Chair Mahogany and presumably American circa 1780-90 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as  More »

Chippendale Period Armless Upholstered Side Chair Mahogany and presumably American circa 1780-90 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as well as a large selection of other fine furniture! This gorgeous chair has a softly serpentine crest over a slightly backswept upholstered back. The stiles are full length of mahogany, stretching from the crest through the feet to create an incredibly strong frame, the legs being square, canted with chamfered interior corners. The upholstered seat is stuffed over the softly serpentine frame, mirroring the light wave of the crest. Marlboro legs with cut molded outer corners are stretched with an H-form box stretcher, the center bar dovetailed into the side stretchers from the underside with single ear dovetails. The old finish is worn and full of character, a deep wonderful patina glowing through the legs and stretcher. This is a gorgeous chair for anyone with a passion for the Chippendale era, hand carved and crafted with unusually broad comfortable proportions. With outstanding construction and strength in all joints, it makes a fine practical piece in front of a period desk or in a hallway beside a small table. This is just the accent piece needed for a formal setting and a chair your family will enjoy for many generations. Note: We have not removed the upholstery from the chair to examine secondary woods. We presume this to be American from the design, but there are not enough design elements to be positive without undressing the frame. We leave that to the buyer to determine. If this is important to you, please examine the images below prior to purchase. Measurements: 23 1/4" wide x 21" deep x 38 1/4" high; seat rests 17 1/2" over ground See something you can't live without? Let us know! We consider all reasonable offers - sales@sillafineantiques.com   « Less

Very Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Painted Carved Fauteuil Arm Chair France, circa 1850-75 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as  More »

Very Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Painted Carved Fauteuil Arm Chair France, circa 1850-75 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as well as a large selection of other fine furniture! The detail in this chair is simply outstanding, with masterfully executed carvings flowing across the entire frame, it's gold gilt paint oxidizing and wearing into an incredibly fine patina and a deep upholstery bringing old country comfort to this work of art. The crest is carved with a familiar floral arrangement, flowing down into the molded frame and crawling outwards from it. Two carved finials top a square molded frame, with deep infinity designs carved along the center and foliage spilling down from a rosette motif. These flank a broad upholstered trapezoidal back, flowing down into two upholstered arms with carved arm rests. The top of each arm rest has a tiny filled peg, masking a screw that beneath the wood locks the support into the arm rest. Each arm rest curves inward, with deep carved molding and leafing at the bottom. The deep seat is stuffed over the frame, rimmed by the infinity design carved around the entire apron, broken only by the swirled rosette at the center and both corners above the legs. The frame rests over four cabriole legs terminating over french toes. This fine work of art is a must-have for any collector of the Louis XV design, or the designer with a formal room in need of a focal point. It is a conversation piece as well as a wonderful seating piece for practical regular use. It is strong, comfortable and gorgeous - all the elements of well designed formal decor. It is a chair that will be treasured in your home for several generations. Measurements: 25 3/4" wide x 21" deep x 36 1/2" high; seat rests 17" above the ground See something you can't live without? Let us know! We consider all reasonable offers - sales@sillafineantiques.com   « Less

Elegant antique five-light bronze chandelier dating from approximately 1910 and made in Belgium, as indicated by its stamp. This light fixture begins with a decorative canopy  More »

Elegant antique five-light bronze chandelier dating from approximately 1910 and made in Belgium, as indicated by its stamp. This light fixture begins with a decorative canopy with a beaded border, gadrooning, and foliate details. The chain moves down to a decorative loop finial , which holds up an urn-shaped upper body with volute, leaf, and egg-and-dart details. The upper body tapers down and out to five beautifully embellished chandelier arms that feature scrolling foliage. Each chandelier arm supports a decorative and gadrooned bobeche. Beneath the fixture's arm extensions the body tapers down to its end with a beautiful swirled underpiece. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 18” wide and 14-1/2” tall, and the fixture is 33” long overall.   « Less

Ancient and antique bronze statue, the condition of the natural stuff first discovered and made of bronze statues in the estimate is pulahan years of age.

Ancient and antique bronze statue, the condition of the natural stuff first discovered and made of bronze statues in the estimate is pulahan years of age.   « Less

Vases antique / ancient urn is anticipated old age.

Vases antique / ancient urn is anticipated old age.   « Less

ANCIENT BRASS STATUE Made of brass obtained from Findings of excavation

ANCIENT BRASS STATUE Made of brass obtained from Findings of excavation   « Less

Arabic calligraphy art bowl that connects the Middle East culture and ancient bowl that has a high historical value

Arabic calligraphy art bowl that connects the Middle East culture and ancient bowl that has a high historical value   « Less

Eggs Semar and Keris Semar and dagger, wrapped like an egg made ​​of 24 carat gold.

Eggs Semar and Keris Semar and dagger, wrapped like an egg made ​​of 24 carat gold.   « Less

STATUE jade 1 Made of jade weighing Antique 7 kg and measures

STATUE jade 1 Made of jade weighing Antique 7 kg and measures   « Less