American Classical Furniture

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design

Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...

PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance. This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th Century, circa 1810. It is made of cherry, walnut and maple and is most definitely in the Hepplewhite Style of the period, with it’s original Hepplewhite brass drawer pulls. IT IS A REALLY INTRIGUING AND HISTORIC PIECE, ESPECIALLY, WHEN VIEWED IN CONTEXT WITH IT”S AMAZING PROVENANCE! This piece was originally owned by Major William Alexander Obenchain who ‘hailed’ from the State of Virginia. He was an engineer and was in the Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was acquired by him before the Civil War and we believe that this piece was on campaign with him during the War. We know for a fact that he fought at the Richmond Campaign in 1864, as we have, in our Collection, his original Field Map for that Campaign which ended the War. It has remained in family ownership ever since. It has come directly from the Family Estate, together with other VERY IMPORTANT items belonging to Major Obenchain and other IMPORTANT items that belonged to his wife, Eliza Calvert Hall-Obenchain. ALL these items contained in the Collection, are listed/posted individually on our Website. The top drawer is on retractable curved side hinge supports and pulls outwards and drops to reveal a secretary and writing area. The Bureau/Secretary Gallery has 6 drawers and 6 cubbies, a central tabernacle door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments. The central tabernacle door has it’s original key and working lock. Closed, it is almost ‘flush’ like the rest of the drawers, with some very minor bowing through age. The 3 drawers underneath are graduated in size and it ends with a serpentine shaped base and sits on four hand carved legs with original metal casters, marked ‘Universal 3’. It has it’s original brasses and hardware throughout, save the addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges were broken, could not be repaired and were not supporting the weight of the drop down leaf. Some minor repairs but not noticeable. Otherwise, the piece is in it’s entirely, ORIGINAL condition! What makes this piece even MORE INTRIGUING and APPEALING HISTORICALLY, are the 2 ‘historic’ circular holes on the piece:- (1) in the back of the piece as seen in the photos. This hole is not symmetrical or fully round and appears to serve no purpose to the piece whatsoever. Sometimes, pieces have holes for wiring for lighting, put in them over the years, but this one never had such lighting or, indeed, any such explanation for this hole, AND (2) the rear hole is replicated, in the corner portion of the bottom drawer and someone (a very long time ago) has used a tin can top, to cover the hole in the back of the drawer. The tin can top is period to the Civil War Era and is embossed “Minimum Volume 1 Pint”. Our conclusion, is that (whilst we are, by no means ballistic experts) that these holes were created by musket balls, fired during one of the Major’s campaigns in the Civil War. It is entirely conceivable that this piece, being strapped into a covered wagon for carriage, would have been on it’s side. We are of the opinion that both holes, were caused or created by a musket ball entered the chest trough the base and back. We also believe that ‘the Major’, used what he had at his disposal on the battlefield, namely, a tin can lid to repair the hole in the drawer. SO THIS PIECE IS A VERY SPECIAL PIECE OF US HISTORY, INDEED! NOT ONLY IS IT AN EARLY 19th CENTURY AMERICAN PIECE, WITH A CONNECTION TO THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, THE CIVIL WAR, HISTORIC & IMPORTANT FIGURES IN THAT WAR AND IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE AND HISTORY! IT IS TRULY UNIQUE! William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia. Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland. Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...

American William & Mary style chest on stand, largely late 19th century, the upper section with three drawers, above a base with a central drawer above a kneehole flanked by two sho...

A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid mahogany and is sturdy. The desk shows fine carving details and offers 5 regular drawers a...

Large mahogany display cabinet made by the Joslin Showcase Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1893. The cabinet is made it two pieces. The upper part has three glass shelves plus the bottom wooden shelf. The base has six working drawers and four sliding doors with fielded panels. The two end drawers are false and don't open. The original nickel shelf...

This is an engraving, in colors. With a Beautiful frame in wood. Representing an Scene of Hunting with Animals.

A very old early American antique parlor table created from Tiger Oak. This side table is an excellent example of early American-style classical f...

FRANK M. WHITING & CO. - Set of four vintage pressed glass coasters with sterling silver rims - stack-able - each signed - United States - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condit...

A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights

An American Revival or American Classical style barley twist or bobbin turned leg wooden side or occasional table. This two-tier table includes a large square tabletop with smooth be...

Vintage cherry paper 16 inch globe by Replogle Globes Inc. and wooden stand on casters. The globe lights up to two different degrees of illumination. The last two photos show the glo...

A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with lions

c1800 Antique Early American Hand Stitched Glass Shadow Box Scene Man & His Dog. Man is saying his prayers in front of the cross. Doggie looking beautiful in fluffy hand stitched mat...

A luminous Autumn oil on canvas board landscape, probably of the hills in the Hudson River Valley, by the noted American artist William Louis Sonntag (1822-1900). Signed in the lowe...

Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...

I love, love love this set of lamps for their condition and the silhouette. The burnished brass and the beautiful umbrella-like pleated shades that filter the light in a warm and lum...

Period: New Condition: Good. Wear consists with age and use

PRESENTING A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT Original Scrap Book and Photograph of Major WA Obenchain, pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY. The photograph is ‘new’ to the market and has never left family ownership until NOW! It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major William Alexander Obenchain, who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff during the Civil War and was President of Ogden College in Bowling Green, Kentucky between 1883 – 1906. We are of the opinion that the photo was taken, whilst, Major Obenchain was President of Ogden College, and circa 1890-1900. It bears the stamp on the bottom right for “McClure of Lexington, KY”. Framed and under glass. The Scrap Book is his personal Collection of numerous and various newspaper article cuttings, letters, speeches and other historical items of memorabilia, MAINLY, relating to Ogden College (now part of Western Kentucky University), from the 1870’s up to 1918. Signed in ink, by the Major, on the inside of the front cover and hand-written annotations by him, throughout. It also includes newspaper article cuttings and other historical items of memorabilia personally relating to Major Obenchain and his family, including: Articles relating to the ‘Stone’ Criminal Trial in Dallas, TX in 1876 for the almost fatal shooting of his brother, James T Obenchain , Merit Certificate for distinguished academic achievement by Major Obenchain, from the Buchanan Collegiate Institute dated July 6th 1849, et al. Over 53 Pages of content! An EXCEPTIONAL and UNIQUE Collection that is ‘new’ to the market, has never been seen by the public before and has never left family ownership until NOW! A UNIQUE HISTORICAL RECORD OF OGDEN COLLEGE/WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY and BOWLING GREEN! William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia. Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland. Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...

Available for curation; a monumentally superb full tester Charles Lee plantation bed. Manchester master cabinet maker Charles Lee created spectacular ...

The counter's roomy shelving areas offers a generous storage and display room, designed with versatility in mind. This counter graciously accommodates an array of items, from vintage...

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...

Floral still life depicting magnolia branches presented in a red floral decorated vase with a few fallen petals on the table. Signed upper right. Presented in a silver gilt and paint...

Carved and stenciled mahogany pier table. New York, 1820. White marble top, gilt bronze mounts, mirrored back. Purchased at Neal Alford Auction Company, October 7...

Circa 1820 giltwood architectural style looking glass with a reverse painted woodland scene eglomise tablet flanked with reeded columns, beading and appliques. Historian Rodric Black...

This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your favorite little person is invited. This beautiful lamp features the most elegant teddy bears with polka dots and elegant hats and scarves in a mommy-daughter theme. This lamp is in pristine condition. There are no chips or scratches to the bear figures. The large circular area of the pink painted circular base is also in very good condition without chips or other condition issues to the paint. The shade has been updated and is new. It is not original to the lamp. It measures 22 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The handcrafted rocking chair...

The Antique Store Counter, featuring a Marble Top, offers ample storage space with spacious shelves. It comes with a vintage Coca-Cola bottle ope...

Left to right from cover image: 8.5"H x 4"Diameter. ~ 13.25"H x 4.5"Diameter. Has an illegible signature on the bottom. ~ 10.75"H x 5"Diameter. Available individually for $850 each

Antique solid wood folding FARM table. Made in the USA clever collapsible set up. 25.5 tall x 43.75 w x 23.25 d Closed 2.75 x 43.75 x 25.5 d 24.5 knee clearance Preowned original dis...

A beautiful Set of Rocking chairs and Matching coffee table with glass top, beautiful floral pattern Chairs have springs on the bottom to make it more comfortable There is no makers...

Small sterling sauce dish by Henry Birks & Son.

A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top

Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Measure 34.25" in width, 29.5" in height and 18" in depth. Very good vintage conditi...

ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings. CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in. HISTORY Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair. Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...

Early 19thc American Manufactured Large Grape Tree with Vines Candelabra. With Aurora Borealis Crystal [not red like it looks in pic. This is a large...

Presenting a stunning Sleeping Baby Bronze by Charles Umlauf. A Wonderful piece of contemporary American Sculpture by a famous American/Texas Sculptor...

An unusual dual classic pedestal design. The rectangular European-style console is finished in a polished black lacquer with two drawers. Dimensions: 60" W x 20" D x 32" H

A rare and beautiful designer conversation set by Designer Kipp Stewart made by Design for Summit Furniture. 3 piece set 2 Gorgeous deep seaters with cushions, and round coffee tabl...

The Lacey Spool celebrates symmetry and repetition combined with a dramatic scale and verticality making for a truly unique piece. Also available with a canopy as the Gazebo spool bed...

Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and design of the era. The charleston inlaid...

a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.

American coin silver fish servers, circa 1830, by Miles Gorham. Fiddle, thread & shell design. Miles Gorham, New Haven, CT, 1756-1847. Marked with crown, G, lion passant & M.G. Engra...

A classic equestrian-inspired coffee table with brown leather-wrapped sides. With hand-placed nailhead accents and two large drawers at either end. Raised on a barnwood gray finished...

A classic equestrian-inspired brown leather-wrapped cabinet. This two-drawer and two-door cabinet has a refined design with hand-hammered nailhead accents. The top and base are finis...

Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered late Classical upholstered slip seat side chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut sec...

A midcentury American Classical Three Tier Light Cherry Narrow Bookcase in great structural condition. Measures 18" in width, 9.5" in depth and stan...

A set of 4 vintage lucite and chrome swivel stools by Hill manufacturing Can separate them in pairs Circa 1980's Floor to top of the seat 25" Floor to top of backrest 40" Seat diamet...

One of a kind rattan (wired, like electric wire) Egg Shaped chair for outdoor or indoor Use it is about 5' tall and 42" wide

The Ceramic Garden Planterette is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels...

The finest construction in mahogany with a bow front case and double banded top. Three apron drawers, the sides with drawers flanking the arched open center with satinwood half fan i...

Vintage Pepsi Cola La Crosse 35 cent soda vending machine model EC54. Item features original label, no key, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship. Weighs approx. 190...

An American classical carved mahogany two part banquet or dining table, possibly Quervelle shop, Philadelphia, c.1830. Drop leaf swivel tops, cylindrical pedestals on plinth bases ...

This fantastic lamp has a heavy nickeled steel base with a woven metal stem that is super flexible and can be adjusted to any angle desired. The floral motif to the top takes a singl...

Coin silver sugar shell by A.E. Warner, Baltimore, circa 1825. Shell tip & bowl, monogram obverse "ML". Andrew Ellicott Warner, 1786-1870. Assay 10:...

A tall yellow Americana tole lamp and table combo with a hand-painted eagle motif. We rarely come across these, and when we did, our minds were blown! Normally the ones we see are geared toward more formal settings. But this one would be a fantastic piece for a child's room. The piece is tall and created from metal. The metal shade and body are painted in a bright yellow. The shade is painted with an eagle motif with the words "Virtue, Liberty, Independence". It is signed by the artist just below with "v.busci". Small red stars are painted throughout. Halfway down the lamp, is a small tole...

Elegant Pair of vintage wall lantern, seeded texture glass, made of solid copper beautiful patina, one 60/watt light each lantern, suitable for wet location, Decorative pair. Backp...

Superb quality lamp by Chapman, featuring figured stags at base and forming legs. Newly polished and lacquered and wiring has been professionally updated. Height to top of socket i...

Peter F. Rothermel (American, 1817-1895) A steel engraving depicting the United States Senate and Henry Clay’s Compromise of 1850. Published in Philadelphia in 1855 by John M. Butl...