New Vintage Furniture Arrivals

This past week has been really productive at the Redeux garage. As I mentioned last week, many new items have arrived and progress is being made on getting them ready for you.

The oak medicine cabinet is ready. It’s quite sturdy, has two interior shelves inside and the exterior has a beveled glass mirror. It appears to be of pre-1930 vintage, possibly late 1800’s.

The mahogany chest and dresser are done. Both are in great condition and have interesting corner pillar detailing.

The Wanamaker secretary desk is just awaiting a replacement keyhole cover and lock that should be in before Wednesday. It shows beautifully.

A beautiful Sheraton-style sofa / coffee table is all set. Its great lines, gold leafing and wonderful condition make it a real show piece. It also has a glass top.

Two nice matching night tables made of mahogany are a nice addition to our inventory.

The walnut book-page table that I’ve been working on and redoing has finally come together. I’ve Tung oiled the top and left the original legs and stretchers with a shellac finish. While a bit unorthodox to have two different finishes on a single piece, I believe this displays the very unusual veneer work of the top part to its best advantage.

We also have a foot stool with carved legs and wonderfully turned wood leg stretchers. The top has a burgundy floral needlepoint. Make sure you take a look at this while it’s still available and before my favorite Redhead decides to keep it!

Not yet worked on is a Victorian-era music stand. Standing about four feet high it has a flat top with rail and a storage bin that opens to reveal several interior dividers that hold sheet music. It is painted flat black. This is a very interesting and unique piece.

Also awaiting attention is an oak commode / storage chest with an intricately carved wood mirror. This piece appears to date from the late 1800’s to about 1920. The style is similar to the other chest we have but the dovetailing, etc. seems to date it a bit later than that 1875-1890 piece. It would make a wonderful accent piece or could transform a guest room into something special. Additionally, the oak Pennsylvania, turn-of-the century made kitchen gate leg table is getting ready for its debut as is a just-arrived roll top desk. Great condition, lots of little drawers on top, large storage drawers underneath - old!! Please check the Redeux website for more inventory!

In stock we currently have three dining room sets. All come with chairs and are of differing styles. I need more room! So, each of these sets of tables and chairs are being offered for only $140.00 each. One set has a matching china cabinet and side board, which are selling separately, but will be sold at a very substantial discount if bought with the matching table and chair set. I need room!!

Several folks have recently said that they had wanted to stop by but did not see the yard sign displayed. Please feel free to stop whenever you see the garage doors up, sign or not. I’ll be in there at work on a new piece and you’re very welcome to drop by, browse, or just chat and have a cup of tea. Really! I’m often in there working on a piece Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

I would appreciate, too, if you bring kids –and they are always welcome – to keep them close at hand.

Redeux has now reached the two month mark! It has been everything I hoped for and more. It's been a continuous history lesson and a chance to see something created many years ago come alive once again with just a bit of attention and effort. You have allowed me the honor of taking these wonderful pieces of furniture – industrial art, really, restoring them and passing them on to you and your families. Thank you.

Bill