The 1880-1900 (age approximated based upon dovetailing, etc) commode style chest with mirror, the petite secretary desk with glass display cabinet and the larger, Wanamaker secretary desk have all been finished and are ready for new homes.
The commode chest is very attractive and unusual. It is 36 inches wide and about 60 inches tall to the top of the mirror. It has 1 full width drawer, two half-width drawers and a half-width cabinet in the base section. Intricate hand carving on the mirror and very striking drawer pulls make this piece a real showpiece. It is made of oak and has small wheels on the feet.
Both secretary desks finished up nicely and are great additions to our selection of desks. Speaking of desks, I am still trying to better identify the roll top desk that just came in this past week. It has a barrel or cylindrical type roll top, i.e., it has a solid panel roll top rather than the typical slat rolls. It also has bun feet and several drawers in the base section and lots of cubby holes in the writing area. It appears to have been made in the late 1800’s but further research is needed. Stop by and take a peek. I hope to have it ready by this coming weekend.
We are still offering our dining tables / sets at very special prices in order to make room for soon to arrive stock.
The Victorian music stand is now ready for a very special home. It has some wear but is nonetheless a great piece and would really grace a living room, library or music room. The pull-out bin holds dividers for sheet music. A rare find!
Coming in this week are a painted cupboard, an interesting chest of drawers and a nice, compact wardrobe having a section in which to hang clothes and another containing drawers.
We had lots of visitors to Redeux this past week, many for the first time. It is always a pleasure to share information and furniture tips, to get an idea of where each piece that leaves the shop will be going and to just chat. And, I look forward to taking an iced tea break when you stop by, too!
The commode chest is very attractive and unusual. It is 36 inches wide and about 60 inches tall to the top of the mirror. It has 1 full width drawer, two half-width drawers and a half-width cabinet in the base section. Intricate hand carving on the mirror and very striking drawer pulls make this piece a real showpiece. It is made of oak and has small wheels on the feet.
Both secretary desks finished up nicely and are great additions to our selection of desks. Speaking of desks, I am still trying to better identify the roll top desk that just came in this past week. It has a barrel or cylindrical type roll top, i.e., it has a solid panel roll top rather than the typical slat rolls. It also has bun feet and several drawers in the base section and lots of cubby holes in the writing area. It appears to have been made in the late 1800’s but further research is needed. Stop by and take a peek. I hope to have it ready by this coming weekend.
We are still offering our dining tables / sets at very special prices in order to make room for soon to arrive stock.
The Victorian music stand is now ready for a very special home. It has some wear but is nonetheless a great piece and would really grace a living room, library or music room. The pull-out bin holds dividers for sheet music. A rare find!
Coming in this week are a painted cupboard, an interesting chest of drawers and a nice, compact wardrobe having a section in which to hang clothes and another containing drawers.
We had lots of visitors to Redeux this past week, many for the first time. It is always a pleasure to share information and furniture tips, to get an idea of where each piece that leaves the shop will be going and to just chat. And, I look forward to taking an iced tea break when you stop by, too!
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Bill
Bill
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