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COUNTRY WINDSOR CHAIR

The Windsor Chair was introduced into the Colonies around 1740. It received its name from Windsor Castle which provided the timber used to produce the chair. This chair, a favorite of King George, reached its popularity in America and remains one of the most widely copied styles of American seating. The Windsor chair has a solid plank seat and an open seat frame. The Windsor plank fastens the turned and shaved members of the back and base. It is certain that the Pilgrims brought Windsor chairs to New England in 1620.

George Washington fancied Windsor chairs - with a recorded 27 chairs at Mt. Vernon. Thomas Jefferson is said to have written a draft of the Declaration of Independence while seated in a Windsor. At the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Independence Hall 1776, the assembly sat in Windsors. Winterthur has 250 Windsors in their collection.
American chair makers, unhampered by the restrictive Guild laws of England, exchanged designs and techniques resulting in a variety of designs and innovations. American Windors differ from English Windsors with slimmer bent parts, a thicker seat plank with front legs socketed farther from the edge and more intricate turnings.

Basically a Windsor chair is characterized by having a thick, one piece wooden seat into which the legs are mortised from below and the spindles forming the back-rest are slotted in from above. Unlike other chairs, the back legs have no connection with the chair back. Windsor chairs feature tapered joinery, weight on the seat of the chair causes the joints to strengthen not loosen as is the case in traditional tendon joinery. The strength and stability of the Windsor makes them a treasured American classic.

Offering a Rod-Back Windsor chair which was developed from the traditional bow-back style Windsor to include a square back design. This chair has seven slender spindles with outer spindles ending in an acorn finial, plain top rail, modified one piece shield seat, turned stretchers and legs.

Measurements: 35"T 15"D 17.5"W

# WHA 1135

$65.00

BIRDCAGE WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR

The Windsor Chair was introduced into the Colonies around 1740. It received its name from Windsor Castle which provided the timber used to produce the chair. This chair, a favorite of King George, reached its popularity in America and remains one of the most widely copied styles of American seating. The Windsor chair has a solid plank seat and an open seat frame. The Windsor plank fastens the turned and shaved members of the back and base. It is certain that the Pilgrims brought Windsor chairs to New England in 1620.

George Washington fancied Windsor chairs - with a recorded 27 chairs at Mt. Vernon. Thomas Jefferson is said to have written a draft of the Declaration of Independence while seated in a Windsor. At the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Independence Hall 1776, the assembly sat in Windsors. Winterthur has 250 Windsors in their collection.
American chair makers, unhampered by the restrictive Guild laws of England, exchanged designs and techniques resulting in a variety of designs and innovations. American Windors differ from English Windsors with slimmer bent parts, a thicker seat plank with front legs socketed farther from the edge and more intricate turnings.

Basically a Windsor chair is characterized by having a thick, one piece wooden seat into which the legs are mortised from below and the spindles forming the back-rest are slotted in from above. Unlike other chairs, the back legs have no connection with the chair back. Windsor chairs feature tapered joinery, weight on the seat of the chair causes the joints to strengthen not loosen as is the case in traditional tendon joinery. The strength and stability of the Windsor makes them a treasured American classic.

Offering a "Bird Cage" Windsor chair which is a Rod-Back Windsor chair developed from the traditional bow-back style Windsor to include a square back design that incorporates Asian influenced bamboo style turnings in legs, stretchers and rods. This chair has 5 spindles and top rail, all with bamboo turnings, one piece plank seat, bamboo turned legs and stretchers. It is circa 1900's - in excellent condition.
Measurements: 31.5"T 15" D 18"W

# DMD - 7008

$0.00

3 TIER PLANT STAND

Offering a 3 tier wooden demilune hand wrought plant stand with pegged construction and curved legs. This stand is painted a red-brown with black trim along each shelf and leg. Shelves are graduated from smallest to largest.

All joints are sturdy and tight. Paint is in excellent condition for its age. No cracks or repairs. All in all it is in excellent condition and waiting to grace a welcoming home.

Stand measures;
33.75" T
34" W
18"D

# DMD 5702

$275.00

BLANKET CHEST - SHERATON

# RIP

$335.00

SOAP HOLLOW BLANKET CHEST

BLANKET CHEST
Blanket Chests were very popular during the 17th - 19th Centuries. In its simplest form, the blanket chest was a large wooden box with a hinged lid. Chests were used for storage of linens, clothes and valuables. They were also used as additional seating for chairs which were a luxury in most homes. The form was later referred to hope chests or bridal chests. Having a hinged top and sometimes drawers they were not only practical but beautifully decorated. Today they are prized more for their aesthetics than functionality with the best examples elevated to works of art.

Blanket chests can be categorized in three groups: hardwood chests, usually walnut, cherry, or oak; softwood chests,usually pine and/or poplar;paint decorated chests usually pine or poplar. Chest makers made by woodworkers were prevalent throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Some chests were made in the deep South. The origin of the chest makes a huge difference in value.

Closets were not typical, attics were not accessible and cellars were damp. Over the years, drawers were added to the basic form, increasing the height and evolving into a "mule chest". The drawers were used to by the Colonist to store "Mules" or slippers. Most chests have a candle drawer or document compartment. Many have bracketed feet and dovetail construction. The hinged lid have mortised chest locks, strike plate and key holes. This was to protect valuables, ammunition, money and documents.

Between 1834 and 1928, a group of Amish/Mennonite craftsmen produced a unique and distinctive style of furniture that is prized today. They were located in a valley south of Johnstown, Pa called Soap Hollow. Soap Hollow furniture differs from "Pa.Dutch" furniture in that it is less colorfully decorated,usually with simple gold colored stenciled shapes and the name of the maker or initials of owner on the front.

Colors are often rich red, black and dark green. Thick shaped skirts, backboards and bracket feet, as well as diamond shaped keyhole escutcheons are identifying features. Same patterns were used by makers for generations resulting in a remarkable consistent, recognizable style.

The chest we are offering fulfills this style. This Soap Hollow blanket chest has the initials M.T , and date of 1848
on the front of the chest. The initials are carved while the date is painted. It is dovetail and mortised joints. Two bottom drawers are on the bottom of the chest in between the carved initials. Each drawer has painted rings at the end in black paint, glass pulls, diamond keyholes with striker plates and mortised chest locks. There is black trim along lid, top edge of drawers and apron. Bracket feet are painted black as is the scrolled apron. Wallpaper has been added to the inside of the chest and covers the document box.

This exceptional example of a Soap Hollow chest measures 30"T, 49"W and 21"D. It is in excellent condition with minor wear.

# MCB 21082

$3300.00

TOOL CHEST

Who built America? The answer includes carpenters and builders, most of them known only to their family and friends. In the mid 1800's, building was enhanced by the mass production of wire nails (1870) and the availability of milled, dimensional lumber. The carpenter was required to have many valuable tools to service his trade. As a result, he built chests, cases and carriers to house and protect his tools. Each is specific to the carpenter's needs - no two alike. The lid often contained a compartment called a "till" to store flat tools as saws while the chest contained boxes, trays and caddies. All in all, these chests demonstrated the skill of the craftsman.

Offering a hardwood tool chest, circa late 1800's, traditional iron hasp & staple, flat bottom, no feet, straight lines. It has a removable tray the width of the chest which sits on runners - the depth of the chest. There is a slit on the top lid which does not distract from the function or appearance of the chest.

The measurements are 29"W, 15"D, 12"T. This chest shows age appropriate, honest wear. Overall condition is very good - all seams are tight and the piece is sturdy.

# DMD-5104

$285.00

SAW BUCK TABLE

Tables are one of the most under appreciated types of furniture yet they provide the foundation for much of our decor. From displaying collections, family photos to providing the backdrop for family meals and celebrations, the table has many roles and boasts its own unique history and evolution from simple wood planks to multitude of styles and forms.

A Sawbuck table or X Frame Table gets its name from the X supports which resemble the Roman X for ten. It is a type of trestle table having X-shaped supports at either end. It is also is distinguished by a sturdy central rail and key-tendon joints holding the supports and a central rail together. This table originated in Pennsylvania in the early 18th Century, and is a characteristic of Pa. Dutch vernacular design. This design is very sturdy that some sawbuck tables have remained in regular use for many years.

We are offering a Saw Buck Table with a 1 board top, supported by opposing X- shaped supports, central rail and key tendon joints.

The dimensions are 48"L, 30"W and 29"T.It is in excellent condition - tight joints and beautiful patina. A perfect table for all occasions.

# DMD-6892

$550.00

MINATURE DRESSER

Tramp Art is a style of woodworking which emerges in America from 1870 to 1940. Its characteristics include chip carving into squares, triangles and rectangles, the reclamation of cheap wood such as cigar boxes and shipping crates, use of simple tools as penknives and then layering into three dimensional,boldly geometric pieces with glue or nails. One technique used in Tramp Art is Crown of Thorns joinery. It was most popular during the Great Depression. The name was given in 1959 by Frances Lichten in Pennsylvania Folk Life Magazine, to describe crafts constructed from waste materials. Although this name conjures images of itinerants who bartered wares for food and shelter much of these pieces were made by people from all walks of life.

Offering a mini dresser constructed by mixing traditional cabinet making with Tramp Art style. The overall style of the dresser is one on Empire. The dresser has six drawers, each made of colorful wooden cigar boxes. There are brass pulls on each drawer. When drawers are removed the stamp on the original wood (Cigar Box) is exposed. It has a beveled dresser top mirror in the middle supported by an ornate frame.The dresser has a straight apron on front and sides. The frame of the dresser is made of sturdy hardwood while the back is also of cigar box wood.

This piece is in excellent condition showing minor honest wear - with tight joints and seams. The dimensions are : 20"H, 9.5"D 14.5"W.

# MCB 18244

$225.00

FOOTSTOOL

From the 17th - 19th centuries, the footstool was extremely valuable in American Homes where furniture was costly and took up precious space. Stools are divided into three groups based on their height. Lowest was the footstool -12" tall, used for child seating and adult feet. Medium was 12-20" tall - used for youth and adult seating. High stools were over 20" tall- used for tall desks or writing stands. Stools were made by chair-makers in many different styles. Small footstools were part of the better furnishings of the home. We see footstools in portraits and silhouettes of ladies and children.

Offering a lovely cherry footstool with a curved apron and end pieces that curve to half moon on both sides and bottom. The dimensions are 8.5"H, 8"D, 14"L. This stool is in excellent with minor honest wear.

# HLO1905

$85.00

PAINTED BLANKET CHEST

# MCB 19174

$450.00

TRAMP ART DRESSER

Tramp Art is a style of woodworking which emerges in America from 1870 to 1940. Its characteristics include chip carving into squares, triangles and rectangles, the reclamation of cheap wood such as cigar boxes and shipping crates, use of simple tools as penknives and then layering into three dimensional,boldly geometric pieces with glue or nails. One technique used in Tramp Art is Crown of Thorns joinery. It was most popular during the Great Depression. The name was given in 1959 by Frances Lichten in Pennsylvania Folk Life Magazine, to describe crafts constructed from waste materials. Although this name conjures images of itinerants who bartered wares for food and shelter much of these pieces were made by people from all walks of life.

Offering a mini dresser constructed in the Tramp Art style. The dresser has one drawer over two cupboard doors. When doors are open the stamp on the original wood (Cigar Box) is exposed. The top splash board is cut out in the middle and topped by a decorative arch. The drawer has a tiny brass pull and doors are equipped with wooden latches to hold doors shut. The dresser has a lovely curved apron on front and sides. Overall piece is decorated with black paint.

This piece is in excellent condition showing minor honest wear - with tight joints and seams. The dimensions are : 16"h, 6"d, 8.5"w.

# MCB 18328

$265.00

FARM HOUSE TABLE

# DM 1902

$950.00