Howard Pyle Easel Stool Hercules Incorporated Edition 11 of 21 produced in December of 1994. Replication of the original stool Howard Pyle built and used, housed in the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington, was licensed to Martin's Chairs, Inc. Howard Pyle (1853-1911), widely regarded as the father of American illustration. In 1883 Pyle bought a lot on Franklin Street in Wilmington and constructed what would become a Mecca of sorts for artists wishing to hone their skills under his tutelage. The stool measures 27" high x 16" wide x 10" deep.
Vintage set of 8 D. R. Dimes bamboo Windsor chairs. Six sides and two arms. Very good condition with normal traces of usage. Arm chair dimensions: 41.25" high to the back, 28" high to the arms, 17.5" high to the seat, 25" wide and 16" deep. Side chair dimensions: 39.5" high to the back, 17.5" high to the seat, 20" wide and 16" deep.
Vintage bench made tiger maple footrest or small bench. Queen Anne style. Wooden pin construction, and removable upholstered top. Measures 19 inches wide at the knees, 15 inches deep, and 19 inches high. Excellent condition, craftsmanship and patina.
Pair of D. R. Dimes continuous arm Windsor chairs in pine, maple and hickory. Excellent like-new condition. Each measures 38" high to the back, 28.5" high to the arm, 17.5" high to the seat, 22.5" wide and 16.5" deep.
Pair of carved walnut belle epoch figural plant pedestals circa 1890. Mounted on platform bases with raised cast brass paw feet. Very good condition. Well-defined carving. Each measures 34" high by 12" in diameter, and 13.5" square at the base including the feet.