Antique Nails

The lid is decorated in a sparser nail-head geometric pattern against the exposed wood ground.

19th century English oak bench with newly upholstered leather top with nail head trim. The frame of the bench is lovely and simple with pegged construction.

Newly upholstered in a natural high grade hessian. With nail detail, can be left as is or cover in your own choice of fabric. 

The stool is upholstered with handwoven floral needlepoint tapestry with vignette of roses in the pink, beige, and green palette, and embellished with decorative brass nail heads; th...

Constructed from substantial vertical pine boards, the door is reinforced by broad horizontal battens and additional vertical supports, all secured with numerous hand-forged nails. T...

Upholstered in leather and finished with nail head trim, this piece was originally used as a desk chair. c. 1820.

Distressed overall condition with weathered original brown paint, surface losses, rusted nails and some gaps from wood loss. Delicate design, yet sturdy.

Condition is consistent with age and use: paint loss, fading, splits and old nail holes throughout; the boards are stable. Dimensions are approximate.

French Bauche safe / strongbox. Finished with nails all round. The lock works properly. With original interior, showing some wear here and there.

The intricate details, such as the inlaid eyes and nails, highlight the masterful artistry characteristic of the Mandalay style, which emerged during a time known for its vibrant cra...

The housing is built with nailed plank construction and retains its original painted finish in blue and orange, with visible numbering along the interior scale indicating scoring inc...

Some of the bamboo perimeter pieces surrounding the tabletop have been repaired and secured with small silver-tone nails. These repairs remain visible and are part of the table’s cur...

The top is made of three long board nailed to the legs with large square nails, the corners are cantered and the edges are hand-carved in an ogee shape.

The seat has been newly upholstered in linen, and we photographed the stool before covering so you can see the early nails, fabric and lining that were still on the piece.

The hammer and pincers: used for driving in and removing nails. The chalice: symbolizing the Holy Grail or the Last Supper.

The armchair offers a host of refined details, including elegant scrolling arms, a sprung seat with a loose shaped cushion, and close nailed brass stud decoration. It stands on cabri...

19Thc Helix Needles & thread drawers with original gilded glass drawer inserts.Construction is square nails and original hardware & drawer pulls.

Pair of English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) mahogany Armchairs with finials on back and an "H" form stretcher with upholstered seat and back having nail heads

A few of the chairs have vinyl splits as shown in photos and aging to the brass nail-head trim being mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is very refined.

The tall rectangular back and seat are newly upholstered in an attractive quality period-style fabric close-nailed in the traditional manner. The arms are boldly scrolled , while the...

The tall rectangular back and seat are newly upholstered in an attractive quality period-style fabric close-nailed in the traditional manner. The arms are boldly scrolled , while the...

Features original surface scratches, tiny nail holes, and paint wear from historical architectural use.

The reverse reveals traditional period construction with hand-nailed joinery and plank backing, confirming authentic age and craftsmanship.

The inlay is also found on the sides, whereas the top is made of two long boards with ogee edges nailed to the case with hand-wrought square nails.

Most notably, one end showcases a fantastic, period-correct antique repair where thick pieces of leather have been meticulously stitched and tacked with iron nails to reinforce the a...

The boards narrow to a circular medallion at the top: one painted with a Marian monogram, the other with the Christogram IHS, a cross and nails. In southern Germany a Maivase held th...

With original brass decorative nail-head trim and brass carrying handles. Dimensions are H 13 1/8 inches W 31 1/2 inches D 16 inches.

A fine French ottoman or stool featuring a beautiful upholstered seat of emerald green leather, with brass nail-head trim at the leather's edge. upon a square-shaped serpentine frame...

The rack features a lovely, gently bowed piece of period timber with lovely period wrought iron hooks secured with period nails, reflecting its authentic construction and period char...

Magnificently hand-crafted Antique Trunk with pierced brass sheathing, corner guards, heavy brass pulls and intricate nail-head trim in exceptional traditional Geometric Near Eastern...

The reverse-painted glass panel is loose within the frame and is presently retained by only three brad nails along with later-applied tape. The sign has no protective backing, leavin...

The top is made of three boards with ogee edges, mortised together and nailed to the case with square nails. The corners of the front board are also canted and protruding, following ...

The top has nice graining and is fastened with hand cut nails. It has a beveled edge which follows down to a hand carved decorated apron on all four sides, for easy placement in a r...

A particularly charming and uncommon detail is the decorative nail cover, designed to echo the floral ornamentation of the frame.

An early French Art Frame that looks to date from the 19th Century or earlier. The exposed nail heads (seen from the back) look quite early.

I hope all of these photos show the nicks and scratches and old nail head wear. Also, the inside door locks have been replaced and the hardware is not original, which is typical of ...

The canvas is stretched over wood, held into place with copper nails inside a layered gilt frame.

Dates to the late 17th century in very good to excellent overall condition, with minor veneer imperfections, original brasses, and light surface wear commensurate with age and use. M...

The combination of Macassar trim, carved figural motifs, and nail head detailing reflects the craft-intensive production methods common to French and European workshops during the 19...

The frames are constructed from individually worked components and display, irregular hand tooling early square cut, and hand wrought fasteners, aged wooden backboards , and construc...

English Anglo-Indian (19th Century) ebony carved open armchair with a gray leather upholstered seat and back with nail heads.

Original hand-made square nails secure the plate glass in the back.

An authentic, good-quality and extremely charming piece of furniture with character and visible traces of traditional craftsmanship (including exclusively wooden joints and hand-forg...

The surface has developed beautifully over time, with exposed wood, old nail heads, softened edges, and areas of faded pigment giving the piece an unmistakably authentic farmhouse ch...

The flowing grain of the cedar remains clearly visible throughout, adding depth and character to the carved composition. Old Japanese nails, individually forged by hand, can also be...

The flowing grain of the cedar remains clearly visible throughout, adding depth and character to the carved composition. Old Japanese nails, individually forged by hand, can also be...

Each chair features a comfortably padded seat and upright back upholstered in dark brown leather or leather-look material, finished with a handsome border of aged brass-tone nail hea...

Evidence of historic repairs and old nail holes consistent with age. Wear, checking, and surface irregularities expected in antique architectural salvage.

Evidence of historic repairs, old nail holes, and surface irregularities expected in antique architectural salvage.

While difficult to see in the photos, there are a few small holes (which do not impact use) and what appears as holes but are simply where old nail heads are visible. These imperfect...

Construction includes original square nails which serve as verification of age, along with the solid boards used and surface patina that has developed with natural age.

The lamb is securely secured to the book base by its original, hand-forged wrought iron nail.The piece displays a magnificent dual-tone finish: the lamb retains its historic silvery-...

Late 18th or early 19th Century. Square head nails and exposed dowel joinery. These make fine work tables or desks.

The legs are beautifully carved in solid walnut. The brass nail heads (at top of each leg where wood meets upholstery) are subtle, and not overdone as is often seen.

This highly decorative trunk or chest is 17th Century in date and covered in leather which has been ornamented with gilded nails. This form of decoration was popular throughout Europ...

I am guessing it is from around 1850, with so many dovetails and old nails. *I love the color of this pine and an especially charming part is the apron design on the front of the ...

Traditional construction methods remain evident beneath the seat, including old upholstery tacks and nails. The oak has developed a rich, naturally aged surface and patina.

The fabric features an elaborate classical foliate pattern in subtly varying shades of gold, cream and beige, and is traditionally finished with decorative brass upholstery nails. A...

Early mid 19thc original taupe painted farm bench from Pennsylvania with amazing cut out legs.Notice all mortised & square nail construction.This early bench has fragments of pai...

The real preserved hoof is accented with silver-toned square nails around the wall and fitted with a heavy brass hinged lid stamped "DANDY" across the top.