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A fully authenticated and precisely documented example of one of the most celebrated pieces in the Drexel Declaration collection — the cocktail table designed by Kipp Stewart and Ste...

A distinguished and beautifully detailed walnut two-tier end table by John Stuart Inc. of Grand Rapids and New York — one of the most respected and collected American furniture compa...

A beautifully constructed vintage rattan and bamboo cocktail table from the 1970s to 1980s, presenting the cathedral arch apron pattern closely associated with the finest California ...

A quietly distinguished Scandinavian Modern lounge chair and ottoman from the 1960s, presenting a silhouette that rewards careful looking — particularly the distinctive faceted hexag...

A compelling pair of flat bar chrome cantilever armchairs in the manner of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's iconic Brno chair — one of the most architecturally significant and enduringly c...

A grand and beautifully executed American Empire Revival settee, produced in the late 19th century during the sustained enthusiasm for the monumental classicism of the original Empir...

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century A beautifully executed Hepplewhite spider back armchair in solid mahogany, produced by a quality American or English manufacturer in the late 20th century in faithful reproduction of one of the most celebrated chair designs in the Georgian decorative arts canon. The spider back — George Hepplewhite's ingenious oval back pierced into a radiating web of curved mahogany straps, each intersection accented with a carved rosette — is among the most visually distinctive and technically demanding chair backs in the English neoclassical tradition, requiring exceptional skill in both design and execution. This example presents the full vocabulary of the form with evident quality: the continuous oval back crest rising from the carved arm supports, the spider web lattice with its central carved rosette and accent rosettes at each major intersection, the fluted arm supports with carved rosette terminals, and the serpentine seat rail with carved apron detail. The front legs are the characteristic Hepplewhite tapered square leg with spade feet — clean, precise, and architectural. The rear legs splay gently outward in the period manner, providing both stability and visual elegance. The upholstered seat is fitted in a warm paisley fabric in tones of sage and cream — a period-appropriate pattern that coordinates naturally with the rich dark mahogany frame. The overall quality of the carving — particularly the rosette details and the precision of the spider web lattice — is consistent with the output of quality American reproduction makers working in the traditional furniture idiom. No maker's markings observed; please check the underside of the seat for any label. The Hepplewhite spider back chair...

Antique American Federal Two-Drawer Stand, Mahogany, Ring-Turned Legs, Brass Ring Pulls, circa 1820s–1850s A genuine and well-preserved antique American two-drawer stand in solid mah...

A clean and well-proportioned mid-century modern nightstand in dark-stained walnut, produced by a quality American manufacturer during the 1960s. The piece presents the format that defined the MCM bedside...

A fully authenticated example of the Lane Perception collection — one of the most admired and Scandinavian-influenced furniture lines produced by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virgini...

Add a touch of European-inspired elegance to your space with this pair of vintage French Provincial three-drawer chests from Davis Furniture Company. Crafted in the late 20th century...

A distinguished and well-proportioned kneehole pedestal desk in the Queen Anne revival manner, produced in the 1920s to 1940s during the sustained American and English enthusiasm for...