Bench made solid tiger maple dining table and six matching fan back Windsor chairs, circa 1980. Strong all over tiger grain and beautiful light honey finish. The table has porringer ends, pronounced hand block-planed top, wooden pin construction and country Queen Anne legs. Excellent craftsmanship and condition, strong and very comfortable. We rarely come across sets of solid tiger maple chairs. The table measures 72" long x 35.5" wide x 29.75" high. The 2 armchairs are 44" high at the back, 28.75" high to the arms, 17.5" high to the seats, 27.5" wide and 17" deep. The side chairs are 39" high to the back, 17.5" high to the seats, 27" wide and 17" deep.
Howard and Sons, London, mahogany Georgian style games table. Hand built from heavy single stock mahogany. Single hand cut dovetailed drawer, cut-out wells for game chips or coins, and corner wells for drinks (in the 18th century the corner wells would have held candles). Measures 32.5" square x 28.5" high. The label states: Howard & Sons Manufacturers 25,26,27, Berners St, London, W. Earlier pieces are signed Howard & Sons, Berners Street, prior to the company's expansion. The business was opened in 1820. Howard sofas and chairs became popular during the Victorian era amongst the upper class. They collaborated with Gillows of Lancaster. They supplied furniture to the Savoy Hotel in London. Howard & Sons received a number of Royal Warrants of Appointment. Some authentic designs of Howard & Sons furniture nowadays are in the State Hermitage museum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Their pieces are highly coveted by collectors.
Louis Philippe period fruitwood open armchair, France circa 1835. Upholstered back and seat, cabriole legs. Back height is 38 inches, seat 18 inches. Strong and comfortable, excellent condition. Fabric has wear and fading from use, so a re-upholstery is recommended.
19th century English mahogany dumbwaiter with three graduating cylindrical trays to a turned stem supported on tripod legs with pad feet. Dumbwaiters were traditionally used to display desserts. Diameters are 15, 20 and 24 inches; 43 inches high. Lovely patina and excellent condition.
George III period mahogany wing chair, England circa 1760. Shaped wings and scrolled arms over a loose cushion seat; short cabriole legs with pad feed joined by an H stretcher. Measures 49.5 inches high to the back, 17 inches high to the seat, 32 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Extremely strong and comfortable. Upholstery is faded from use, re-upholstery is recommended.