Antique Nails

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...

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.

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.

The case is assembled from solid boards with visible tool marks, simple nailed joinery, and an intentionally plain silhouette.

These drawer handles and other iron fittings are attached with hand-forged Japanese nails. Also, there're the carrying handles attached on the both side.

Its surface is richly decorated with motifs created using metal nails, forming stylized figures, including animals, and a central figure.

The chair retains its original sprung and padded seat, which was reupholstered at a later date in a beige woven fabric with a muted pink geometric pattern, finished with decorative u...

The statue is notable for its serene expression, and the level of detail in its inlaid eyes and nails adds to its uniqueness. Statues of this size and quality are rare, making this p...

19Thc Original white painted bench with fine cut outs and mortised construction.This bench was found in Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.The construction is all square nails and mortis...

A fine Chesterfield two-seater sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from Edwardian era England - featuring a deep button-tufted back and scroll arms, with two loos...

Hand-planed pine boards with visible pegs and square nails speak to its honest construction, while traces of whitewash at the base hint at centuries of use.

With an upholstered back with brass nail trim, bottom of backs with turned urns, upholstered seat with brass nail head trim, back of arms with acanthus carving, front of arms with li...

With a tapestry upholstered back with brass nail head trim, tapestry upholstered seat with brass nail head trim, tapestry armrests and acanthus carved arms, arm supports with fleur d...

It has a padded, crescent-shaped seat cushion with a fabric cover, attached to the frame with decorative nails. The cover is probably no longer original.

The pine has aged to a warm honey tone, with scattered surface marks and nail holes consistent with continuous use. Generous in scale, this table suits a dining room or a larger meet...

Constructed with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of nails or screws, the square table has a classic, waisted design with inset legs ending in hoof feet and braced with hum...

Specifically, it appears like the glass has been replaced at some point, and the small finishing nails which fix the horses to the fabric background are replacements.

Runners i believe to have been replaced many years ago professionally. Square brass head nails used to fasten the spindles in place are visible.

Custom fabric treatment with plump seat cushion, full surround Nail-Head trim and a very colorful Red Paisley Tapestry type fabric.

Crackling is present throughout, most heavily along the seat and arms; stains and scratches/scuffs also visible throughout. Decorative nail head trim secures the leather along the ba...

The intricate design features inlaid eyes and nails, further highlighting the artistry involved in its creation.

They retain their original strap hinges, handles, escutcheons, latches, and forged nails—handcrafted elements that add significant decorative and historical value.

Traditional drawer construction, wooden drawer runners, early nails and other construction details are consistent with an older piece.

Gothic Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack with Mirror A very fine quality piece made and carved in Oak Beautifully made in the shape of a horseshoe with 5 turned wooden farriers nails f...

The safe is made of thin sheets of iron folded and nailed together over a wooden case. Thicker bands of iron were then used to consolidate the structure.

A fine architectural element of an antique Chinese pierce carved panel, likely from a bed, in red, black, and gilt decoration, with flowers, figures, buildings, and vases, most likel...

The surface is shaped by time, with a softened patina that sits alongside handmade nails and scalloped edge detailing. The coffer bears the traces of immemorial repairs and adaptatio...

Upholstery is finished with decorative nail head trim. Frames consist of shaped backs with crests, open upholstered arms, serpentine aprons, and elegant cabriole legs.

The stool dates to the late 19th century and is crafted of elmwood (yumu) with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of nails or screws. The square seat rests on fou...

Its long, slender shaft terminates in a curved leather tip at one end and a broad, nail-shaped pommel at the other, with subtle variations in the wrapping revealing its handmade cons...

His favorite works are reproductions of game and small birds hanging from a nail by the paw. Game is the main thing; the rest is the accessory.

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

Painted knots, fissures, nail marks, peeling pigment, and irregular grain transform the ostensibly humble wall into an active pictorial surface.

The reverse reveals traditional early 19th century construction, including hand-driven nails and original backing boards, consistent with the period.

The backboards are the original vertical oak planks, still secured with their hand-forged iron nails — a detail that highlights the integrity of the construction and the absence of l...

Random imperfections in the wood including but not limited to scratches, scrapes, dark spots from old iron nails, inactive wormhole damage... see photos. Note the horizontal seams in...

Not only the horse shoe itself is a sign of luck , the seven nails detailing it as well. Furthermore it is adorned with an equestrian element, namely a riding crop.

This is an antique Japanese copper-clad panel, constructed from a wooden core covered with thin sheets of copper, each individually secured with numerous small rivets and nails. Its ...

The interior is complete with its original built-in side storage till compartment. The use of square nails is noted. The interior front wall retains its original, hand-forged iron ti...

The leather upholstery with brass nail-head trim around the borders and deep button-tufting (Chesterfield style) covering the high back-rest and seat cushion.

The top is made of three boards with ogee edges nailed to the case. The sides are made of inset flat panels framed by square molding and the chest sits on bun feet.

The perfectly round, planked top crafted from old-growth pine displays a beautiful, sun-bleached patina with worm traces, nail holes, and age cracks that speak to over a century of u...

The apron is then finished in brass nails for additional design interest. The leather hide in which this piece is covered has the brand (BT) on the top, which is a neat feature.

A border of hand-painted hearts frames the lid Displaying the honest craftsmanship of the period, the chest is constructed of pine and assembled with hand-cut nails and early iron es...

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

The porcelain garden seat, or drum stool, follows the form of the studded barrel-shaped seats of Chinese garden furniture, and the raised bosses seen here are a direct memory of the ...

The exterior is reinforced with solid wooden battens, blackened iron strapping, corner mounts, locks, clasps, and carrying handles. Brass dome-headed nails secure the battens and pro...

His body draped with linen, lying beside him the Crown of Thorns and crucifixion nails. Possibly painted for an altarpiece.  An exceptionally dramatic life-size painting.

It is unusual to find the framed photograph of that period in such a great condition with all original elements preserved. The nail head cover was used as a part of a presentation, c...

The challenge was to paint so convincingly that guests reached out to touch the nail, untie the string, or lift the bird from the wall.

Mahogany and yellow pine with hand wrought nails, likely 1790-1800 and coastal

Hand-cut pine plank construction and wire nail joinery exemplify 19th century American farmhouse construction.

Seat and back newly upholstered in Rose Tarlow blush linen (Ardennes / Sonrojo) and bronze nail head trim.

A fine French octagonal top occasional or bistro table from the Art Deco era, featuring a leather-wrapped top with brass nail-head detail, over four wood pedestal supports mounted to...

The top features four long boards nailed to the apron and mortised and pegged in two breadboards at each end.

Each jamb is symmetrically topped with a key like carving, with finer details of nails holding them in place. Above, round and pyramid nails carved into a subtle repeating quartered...

The scratches, peeling areas, oxidation, uneven tones, and nail marks are not flaws, but records of the long life of the object.

Seemingly all original with carved birds and Rosehead nails

Newly upholstered in a refined neutral fabric with classic nail head trim, the chairs balance French provincial charm with tailored sophistication.