English Georgian period mahogany tambour top desk circa 1790-1820. Rectangular top with tambour roll opening to expose a pull-out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted green leather slant lid. Cubby hole interior, ratcheted slide writing pull outs, two hand-cut dove tail drawers, tapered legs ending on solid brass casters. Measures 30 inches wide, 22 inches deep and 31 inches to pull out writing surface. Original finish, later brass pulls, some normal traces of usage. Excellent working order. Measures 38" high to the top, 30.75" high to the surface, 30" wide and 22.5" deep.
Matched pair of vintage D. R. Dimes knuckle arm sack back Windsor chairs circa 1980. Very good condition, strong and extremely comfortable. Each measures 40.5" high to the back, 28" high to the arms, 17.5" high to the seat, 24.5" wide, and 16" deep.
Spanish 16th century walnut friar's armchair, or "frailero". Good condition, some early repairs commensurate with its age. Flute front arms, carved panel joining the front legs, and very low stretchers joining the front to back legs. The original leather back and seat, covered with red silk velvet, are attached to the frame with brass studs. The velvet is overlaid with leather and velvet applique work, embroidery and fringe. It is rare to find chairs of this period retaining their original and/or near period upholstery. Dimensions: Height is 43.5" to the back, 31.5" to the arms, and 18" to the seat; width is 23"; depth is 16.6". Note of interest: this chair was once retailed by B. Altman and Co., New York. Altman and other fine NYC retailers featured antiques departments after the 2nd World War.
Vintage Eldred Wheeler New England 1765-75 style cherry lowboy. Shell carving in skirt. Measures 37 inches high, 31 inches wide and 19 inches deep. Like new condition. 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 211, for reference to this table.
Vintage Eldred Wheeler New Hampshire 1765-75 style lowboy in perfectly matched cherry. Molded skirt on side, thumbnail molded edge on top. Measures 37 inches high, 31 inches wide and 19 inches deep. Pristine condition. 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 211, for reference to this table.