One of the most unusual dining tables we have ever owned. I strongly believe that this rarity is a product of the Merklen Spiral Furniture Company of New York. That fine 19th  More »

One of the most unusual dining tables we have ever owned. I strongly believe that this rarity is a product of the Merklen Spiral Furniture Company of New York. That fine 19th Century maker specialized in American Aesthetic Movement furniture in a Moorish Taste. Most of the pieces they produced were small furniture such as pedestals and plant stands. I have never seen another dining table in this style. Solid mahogany throughout, the top is a rounded corner square, with a highly detailed apron. The base is turned legs ending in claw feet, connected by a curved and incised rail on which is mounted four spiral spindles. The center is supported by an additional two turned legs. This fine example of top quality Late Victorian American furniture is all original, down to the original case for storing it's four original leaves. We have lightly re-polished the table top since these pictures were taken to clean and even the original finish, and can take additional pictures if desired. Everything else is in very good, completely original condition. 44" x 44" square x 29 3/4" tall, closed, 4 original leaves, 12 1/2" wide, each, 94" long fully extended.   « Less

American Aesthetic Movement, Victorian single door mirrored armoire. A cut above the usual, this nicely sized armoire is walnut but in a deep honey color, decorated with a  More »

American Aesthetic Movement, Victorian single door mirrored armoire. A cut above the usual, this nicely sized armoire is walnut but in a deep honey color, decorated with a charming "frieze" of applied, three dimensional carved flower panels around the sides, top and as a key hole cover and a center deeply carved round medallion above the door. The closet also has a single large mirrored door with a beveled glass mirror in excellent condition. The base has one large drawer with brass bin style pulls and cast brass key hole. The whole piece stands on large round turned feet. The interior has been modified sometime in the past and was probably all shelves and drawers. It now has selves and a drawer on one side and a hanging bar on the other. We will modify the interior to suit its new owner. Old refinishing and restorations, very good structural and cosmetic condition. Original back and working lock and key. 84 1/2" tall x 40 1/2" wide x 25" deepest (at the crown).   « Less

Exceptionally high quality Jacobean Revival walnut desk. Every detail of this fine piece of furniture is top notch, from the use of furniture grade walnut on every inch  More »

Exceptionally high quality Jacobean Revival walnut desk. Every detail of this fine piece of furniture is top notch, from the use of furniture grade walnut on every inch including the interior of the drawers and back to the way every drawer fits to perfection. There are two large "secret compartments" big enough for legal papers and the top frieze drawer fits so well it could also be considered hidden. The desk is large and sturdy, with brass supports. The interior has four small drawers with original hardware and shaped compartments. There is one large drawer with original hardware, beneath the desk and the large frieze drawer on top. The secret compartments are accessed from the back. Very good condition with some old restorations to the two top corners and missing a lock for the desk flap which does not affect it's use. Beautiful soft warm original finish in excellent condition. 51 1/2" tall x 39” wide x 20 1/2” deep.   « Less

Unique mechanical dessert table. This incredibly well designed adjustable sideboard, goes from a simple console table to a solid, three tiered serving table with virtually no  More »

Unique mechanical dessert table. This incredibly well designed adjustable sideboard, goes from a simple console table to a solid, three tiered serving table with virtually no time or effort, via a clever counter-balance design. All fine, solid, honey colored oak, with the exception of the decorative top surface which is done in a four panel, light and dark chevron veneer. When the table is closed you just need to lift up on the top to open and when it is in the three tier position you press the "buttons" on the bottom of the top column to lower. This handsome table is completely free standing and features grooved columns, a well turned stretcher and carved feet. We have never seen anything like this and think it would be wonderful for entertaining or in a restaurant for the display of pastry or desserts. Very good condition with old refinishing and a repair to the top surface. 45 1/4" tall in three tier position. 44" wide x 23" deep x 32 1/4"tall when in the single position.   « Less

Rare, Pullman Railroad Car dual purpose Eastlake walnut commode with hidden fancy marble sink. Somebody thought of everything with this piece Slant front writing surface on  More »

Rare, Pullman Railroad Car dual purpose Eastlake walnut commode with hidden fancy marble sink. Somebody thought of everything with this piece Slant front writing surface on what appears to be a typical commode of this period actually conceals a fancy marble sink with sea shell spigot. The wood back splash is hinged to cover a tin lined water reservoir. Two small drawers with original brass hardware flank the sink. The base is a double door cabinet with original lock and key. Good old finish. Good condition. 40” high x 30" wide x 21" deep Price 2,500.   « Less

American, black walnut, RARE pair of Renaissance Revival parlor table/stands. High style, top quality with no refinishing, repairs or restorations. Original "cameo marble"  More »

American, black walnut, RARE pair of Renaissance Revival parlor table/stands. High style, top quality with no refinishing, repairs or restorations. Original "cameo marble" inset tops and incised gilding. Lightly re-polished, very fine original condition. 29" tall x 18" diameter round top. Price 4500 the pair.   « Less

Another superb example of Period American Empire furniture. Rare all original, mirrored, Classically styled dressing chest. Beautifully matched, highly figured mahogany  More »

Another superb example of Period American Empire furniture. Rare all original, mirrored, Classically styled dressing chest. Beautifully matched, highly figured mahogany veneers throughout, compliment the tall graceful tapered octagon columns which support the ogee mirror and end in fine turned finials. The chest is comprised of one large long drawer, under two smaller serpentine frieze drawers. The smaller drawers are opened via unseen hand holds with no hardware or key holes to interrupt the exquisite matched veneers. There is one additional drawer in the stepped back surmount beneath the mirror. The top surface is fine solid mahogany. The handsome pedestal is urn shaped and sits on a platform base with four "s" scrolled legs. The entire pedestal is also fine matched mahogany veneers. Four original "Sandwich Glass" knobs, original brass mirror swivels, brass and wood casters and original flat plate glass mirror. Original finish, repaired small veneer losses, cleaned and polished. Over all fine original condition. 82" tall (with casters) x 37" wide, 23 1/2" deep.   « Less

American Rococo sideboard/server in the manner of "Meeks". Exquisitely fashioned of exotic walnut solids and veneers and displaying the best of mid 19th century design and  More »

American Rococo sideboard/server in the manner of "Meeks". Exquisitely fashioned of exotic walnut solids and veneers and displaying the best of mid 19th century design and craftsmanship in all it's details. The arched, mirrored back is hand carved in a deep, open work full of foliate flourishes, a raised central cartouche and three turned finials. The original serpentine white marble top sits over a fine curved frieze panel and is edged in a crenellated molding which also frames the fancy inset door panels. The ornate door panels are cut from three layers of laminated walnut and backed by a re-moveable claret colored fabric which we have matched to the remnants of the original fabric. The base is a slightly curved, burled walnut and the sides are serpentine with carved corners on the front, top and bottom. The interior cabinet has a finished panel back and two original shelves, original lock and working key. Original finish, cleaned and lightly polished. Minor re-gluing and restorations. 70" tall x 17" deep x 49 1/2" wide.   « Less

Signed "Herter Bros" Rosewood, marble topped dressing case. This piece was made at the height of the Victorian era with all the grace, style and quality only found in the  More »

Signed "Herter Bros" Rosewood, marble topped dressing case. This piece was made at the height of the Victorian era with all the grace, style and quality only found in the very best makers for use in the finest homes. We are pleased to have purchased it from a local home, it is completely fresh to the market. Very large in scale, all in highly figured solid Brazilian Rosewood with pure white marble tops. It consists of two large, two drawer commodes connected by a large, to the floor central dressing mirror. Each commode has fluted corner columns, turned bun feet and turned drawer pulls. The mirror has a bold central cartouche, acanthus leaf carvings and carved clover shaped finials. Connected to the mirror are large candle shelves, attached to "wings" that rest on each commode. At the end of these "wings" are carved, stylized claw feet. All original, extra fine, "as found" condition. Very clean original finish, white marble in good original condition, working original locks with old keys, original flat mirror (large scratches) and mirror back. Comes apart for easy moving. Stamped "Herter Bros" on the back of each commode. 95" wide x 91" tall x 20 1/2" deep over-all, each commode is 32 1/2" wide x 32" tall x 20 1/2" deep.   « Less

Exceptionally fine Classical work stand in mahogany. This superb needle work table features a full fitted interior with extra fine contrasting wood inlay and small original  More »

Exceptionally fine Classical work stand in mahogany. This superb needle work table features a full fitted interior with extra fine contrasting wood inlay and small original knobs, the majority of which retain their original "mother of pearl" centers. The central monogrammed compartment (script MR), lifts out to reveal another fitted compartment for thread, which in turn lifts out to access the large pine center "bag". The top, base and deep ogee molding are all fashioned from dramatically figured crotch mahogany. The sides consist of slightly tapered trestle columns with fine raised carving and elegantly scrolled supports, all of which rests on four well-carved solid mahogany paw feet. The storage bag is covered in old but not original soft gold velvet with matching fringe. We have cleaned and French polished this fine piece back to it's original beauty. It has never been refinished and all the hardware is original and brass. 29 1/4" tall x 24 1/4" wide x 17 5/8" deep.   « Less