Joseph Gerte Boston MA Midcentury Pair of Foliate Inlaid Nightstands

An exceptional custom two part mahogany breakfront server cabinet or bookcase by Joseph Gerte of Boston, MA, its upper case featuring a cres...

An exceptional two part highboy in burled walnut veneer, the upper case featuring a molded cornice with hidden drawer surmounting a center shell carved deep drawer flanked by two fitted small drawers on either side, and four graduated long drawers, all with crossbanded herringbone veneered borders and period, possibly original brasses, over a lower case with a single long drawer over three deep drawers, the center of which repeating the shell carving seen above, unusual for a highboy from this period. The carved skirt features two nicely turned drops, all supported by four slender cabriole legs terminating with pad feet. Massachusetts in origin, probably Boston, dating to the 1730’s, in very good overall condition, with minor veneer shrinkage cracks, minor restorations, minor losses, and light wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Purchased from Shreve, Crump & Low in NY, with a copy of a 1947 letter acknowledging the Boston area origin and commission of this piece by the Pratt Family and reads as follows: “The known history of ownership of the walnut highboy dates from the 18th century and Lt. Samuel Pratt and his wife, Elizabeth Pratt, who lived in Chelsea in the section known at that time as Prattville. The Pratt family, for whom the area was named, had been in this country since the 17th century. Mr. Mather, while President of Harvard College, stayed at the Pratt home in Chelsea in 1688 while on the way to see King James II of England for the purpose of bringing back into power the theocratic democracy of the Church of England. During the Revolution, part of Washington’s forces stayed in Prattville, and Washington stayed at the Pratt home. It is known that he ate some of his meals there. Once the British broke into the Pratt house and looted some things, including a scarce bowl which was hidden in the wall of the fireplace. The son of Lt. Samuel Pratt was also a lieutenant in the American forces and named Samuel. During the Revolution, he was in charge of the stock of arms and ammunition, which each town kept on hand for any emergency; and he carried hay to Boston, where is was used to reduce the noise of the Boston Tea Party...

An exceptional cast iron fireplace serpentine form mantel and surround, circa 1850-1860, with original inset églomisé glass panels depicting buildings and figures, attached Rococo backsplash, central arched interior opening, and large scrolled surround. The back is embossed “Patent by H. Tucker” Fireplace mantel designer Hiram Tucker patented improvements to the common mantelpiece back in 1850. His invention involved using ornamented...

A spectacular large pair of carved wooden scroll form corbels, with mahogany and or walnut veneers, signed on the interior by the craftsman, S.D. Willis, Fitchburg, MA. Rare large si...

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Handsome pair of French midcentury mahogany veneered nightstands that have a drawer and door with original hardware. Very good condition, recently restored.

A beautiful set of Fully functional Midcentury Nightstands with minor issues, check the pictures.

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Bring home Classic Mid-Century Modern with these gorgeous nightstands from Lane Furniture's iconic "Tuxedo" series. Rich walnut pairs with gorgeous rosewood inlays and sleek aluminum...

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