Eldred Wheeler slant front tiger maple desk in the Chippendale style of 1760-80. Full interior, four graduated drawers, and ogee feet. Measures 41 inches high, 28 inches wide and 19 inches deep; height to the writing surface is 30 inches. Eldred Wheeler was established in 1977 and is no longer in business. In its day the company made the finest copies of authentic early American furniture. Please see "Eldred Wheeler / A Collector's Guide" by Emmett W. Eldred, page 28, and 231 for reference to this exact desk.
D. R. Dimes New England pine tavern table in the Queen Anne style of circa 1790. Two board top, bread board ends, and single hand cut dovetailed drawer. This table is from the personal collection of Doug Dimes Sr., acquired from his heirs. It bears a unique fixed label identifying it as part of his personal collection. It measures 42.5" wide, 29" deep and 29.75" high. Wonderful rich patina and excellent condition. Doug Dimes Sr. passed away in 2022.
D. R. Hepplewhite style sideboard in figured cherry and birdseye maple from the personal collection of Doug Dimes Sr., acquired from his heirs. It bears a unique fixed label identifying it as part of his personal collection, it also was part of the Benchmark series which where the finest pieces Dimes ever made. This very fine sideboard has a 2-board top, deep scalloped apron and straight tapered legs. It measures 71.5" wide, 20" deep and 40" high. Wonderful rich patina and excellent condition. Truly a statement piece. Doug Dimes Sr. passed away in 2022.
D. R. Dimes Williamsburg Collection miniature 1-drawer blanket chest in the Pennsylvania style with painted decoration. It is part of the Benchmark series which were the finest pieces Dimes ever made. It came from the personal home collection of Doug Dimes Sr., acquired from his heirs. The chest bears a unique fixed label identifying it as part of his personal collection, as well as the branded mark of the limited edition Williamsburg Collection. It measures 22.5" wide, 13" deep and 21" high. Wonderful rich patina and excellent condition. Doug Dimes Sr. passed in 2022. He only made pieces for five years for Williamsburg. This is one that he kept for himself.
D. R. Dimes cherry Chippendale style tall chest with pin wheel carving and ogee feet. It is part of the Benchmark series which where the finest pieces Dimes ever made. This chest is from the personal home collection of Doug Dimes Sr., acquired from his heirs. It bears a unique fixed label for his limited edition collection. It measures 36" wide, 18" deep and 56.75" high. NOTE: The top 2 left and top 2 right drawers, along with the center pinwheel drawer, comprise a single deep drawer. Wonderful rich patina and excellent condition. Doug Dimes Sr. passed away in 2022.