Ashlen set of six knuckle-arm sack back Windsor chairs in crackle black finish. The two master chairs have comb tops. Excellent condition with normal traces of usage. The two comb-top chairs measure 47.5" high to the back, 28.75" high to the arms, 17.5" high to the seat, 28.5" wide and 17.5" deep; the other four chairs each measure 41.75" high to the back, 28.25" high to the arms, 17.5" high to the seat, 26" wide and 17.5 inches deep". Ashlen Windsor Chair Company no longer produces hand crafted chairs. The company was located in Northport, AL. They produced and marketed fine Windsor chairs since 1983 and stopped a few years ago. Using a basic split-wedge construction, their American and English style Windsors were built in traditional fashion. The American Windsors were crafted using an original three wood construction. Native 2" white pine seats are deeply saddle-carved and individually shaped. Hard maple legs and stretchers offer strength and support. Oak spindles and bendings give each chair its flexibility.
Vintage D. R. Dimes tiger maple kitchen or dining table with two skirted leaves. Wooden pin construction and notched corner chamfered top. Lovely honey color with prominent tiger grain. Measures 44 inches long x 41 inches wide x 30 inches high. The two 10-inch wide leaves extend the width to 60 inches. Easily seats 6 people. Excellent condition with some very minor traces of usage.
Set of four D. R. Dimes Lancaster County (circa 1765-1780 style) side chairs. Very good condition with normal traces of wear commensurate with age. Oak backs, maple legs and pine seats.
Vintage set of 6 English elm Windsor armchairs. Each measures 39.5" high to the back, 28.5" high to the arms, 18" high to the seat, 22.5" wide at the arms, and 17.5" deep. Excellent condition, strong, heavy and extremely comfortable.
Eldred Wheeler Nantucket 1780-90 Chippendale style blanket chest decorated with hearts and compasses. Measures 39 inches long, 19.5 inches deep, and 25 inches high. Excellent condition. Eldred Wheeler was established in 1977 and is no longer in business. In its day the company made the finest copies of authentic Early American furniture. Please see "Eldred Wheeler / A Collector's Guide" by Emmett W. Eldred, page 237, for reference to this exact blanket chest.