Storage
1970s James Mont Style Ebonized Armoire
$1,800.00This majestic armoire in the style of James Mont features two sliding milk glass doors, a black lacquered frame, three adjustable shelves on the top, and one built-in shelf on the bottom. The two bottom doors open to reveal the one built-in shelf, while the sliding milk glass doors conceal the three adjustable. The open circular pulls are brass, and the trim around the lacquer is hand-applied gilt. The piece is in original condition with age-appropriate loss / wear to the brass pulls and wear to parts of the original ebony lacquer. The milk glass is pristine, and the cabinet is in great condition for the age. This piece comes with the original brass key which locks and unlocks the bottom cabinet.
H: 78″ x W: 46″ x D: 19″
American of Martinsville Jewelry Cabinet
$1,500.00Originally designed in the 1950s by American of Martinsville as the smaller ‘chest-on-chest’ component to sit atop the corresponding sideboard, this piece can be used to hold smaller linens, napkin rings, and silverware. However, its more practical, contemporary application is as a jewelry cabinet. Composed of a bleached mahogany frame with aluminum pulls and hour-glass feet. There are two small drawers above a divided low drawer with the original felt. Scarcely seen in this original finish / condition. There are minor losses to the edges and a light scuff to the top, as photographed. Overall, in good, vintage condition.
Depth when closed: 11″ Depth with drawers out: 19.5″.
H: 7.5″ x W: 20″ x D: 11″
Antique Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Four Tier Curio Shelf / Etagere / Bookshelf
$900.00Antique Aesthestic Movement/Victorian-Style four-tiered etagere/bookcase/shelving unit (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Composed of a bamboo frame with metal hardware supporting four wooden shelves and adorned with round, hand-carved finials.
There are two diagonal, reverse ‘v’ supports present to reinforce the back frame.
Narrow shelving unit providing substantial storage while occupying a relatively small footprint. Suitable for any room, but ideal for a small space like a hallway/foyer or powder/washroom.
Can additionally be wall-mounted for additional support.
Very good, original condition with natural patina throughout and general wear (a ring mark/scuffing to the shelves). Structurally sound – piece has been restored to reinforce stability.
H: 41.25″ x L: 24″ x D: 8.75″
Shelves: L: 22.75″ x D: 7.75″
Height between shelves:
1st and 2nd – 8″
2nd and 3rd – 9.25″
3rd and 4th – 10.63″
We have other bamboo pieces listed separately. In the group images, this piece is the furthest shelf on the left against the white wall.
Antique American Grasscloth Wrapped Cedar and Bamboo Trunk / Blanket Chest
$850.00Antique blanket chest / trunk, ca. early 20th Century, New England.
Composed of grasscloth wrapped solid cedar with bamboo trim, and brass hinges, all supported by hand-carved wooden dome feet. Hinged top opens to reveal open storage.
Diverse piece which can be used as intended for storage, but can also serve as an occasional/coffee table or low seat.
Blends well with a variety of decorating styles – Art Deco, Rustic, Farmhouse, French Riviera, Beach cottage, etc.
Natural patina along with general wear present (scuffing/soiling/holes/snags/general wear to grasscloth exterior). Interior is clean, showing minimal signs of use.
H: 12″ / 24.5″ (open)
L: 26.63″
D: 14″
We have other bamboo pieces listed separately, as shown in the group image.
Antique French Six-Tier Stained Mahogany Spool Form Corner Shelf / Etagere
$2,200.00Stained mahogany corner shelf with spool/bobbin-form/turned wood posts supporting six ‘mustache-form’ tiers (ca. early 20th Century, France).
The lower shelf shows a loss to the front edge, as shown, which does not detract from the elegance and stability of the piece.
Conservatively refinished condition – surface discoloration/patina/light wear remains, as shown.
H: 58.55″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 19.5″
Top tier – H (between top and 2nd tiers): 8″ x L: 16″ x D: 9.75″
2nd tier – H (between 2nd and 3rd): 9″ x L: 18.75″ x D: 13.5″
3rd tier – H (between 3rd and 4th): 10″ x L: 21.75″ x D: 15″
4th tier – H (between 4th and 5th): 11″ x L: 24.63″ x D: 17.25″
5th tier – H (between 5th and 6th): 12″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 19.5″
6th tier – L: 27.5″ x D: 19.5″
Antique Primitive Jelly Cupboard with Hinged Door and Interior Shelf
$700.00Diminutive jelly cupboard with hinged door opening to reveal a fixed shelf, which separates the interior into two sections of storage (ca. mid-late 19th Century, New England, USA).
Metal hardware is a later addition (ca. 1940s/50s), as is the layer of light blue/green paint (top layer is worn in an attractive crackle pattern revealing the original blue color beneath – back retains original blue paint).
The yellow vinyl surface had been previously added via metal tacks in order to conceal largely unfinished wood. It can be removed, but the surface has large swaths of missing paint.
The overall look is naturally and desirably distressed, with paint loss and wear commensurate with age.
H: 26.75″ x L: 25″ x D: 14.75″
Depth with door opened: 27.5″
Interior dimensions (top section above shelf): H: 9″ x L: 22″ x D: 13″
Interior dimensions (bottom section below shelf): H: 12.88″ x L: 22″ x D: 13″
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
$2,800.00Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with four rectangular shelves in faux wood grain laminated pressboard and a rattan basket. Shelves are mounted by screws and can be removed, if a different shelving material is preferred.
Practical, aesthetically pleasing storage/display solution occupying a small footprint.
Good, vintage condition with losses to the shelves, as shown. Remains a visually stunning, structurally sound, rare design by Umanoff. All original condition including all parts (note that the vacant space at the top was designed without a shelf, evidenced by the absence of ‘ledge’ on which the other shelves rest).
H: 70″ x L: 17″ x D: 17.25″
Starting at the top, the shelves/basket measure:
1: L: 10.25″ x D: 8.75″
2: L: 12.63″ x D: 11.25″
3: L: 15″ x D: 13.5″
Basket: L: 17″ x D: 17.25″
4: L: 16.88″ x D: 16.75″
The height between tiers beginning at the top –
17.88″ (pointed top to first shelf)
10.78″ (1st shelf to 2nd)
11.75″ (2nd to 3rd)
14″ (3rd to basket)
8.5″ (basket to bottom shelf)
Shelves/basket orientation is fixed, not adjustable, though all shelves are removable.
Charming Folk Art Curio Cabinet with Original Paint
$2,800.00This pine cabinet, circa 1920, is comprised of a glass paneled front and sides and retains the original black, red and blue paint. The hardware (largely brass) is all original, as is the key which locks the cabinet. There are three interior sections of storage divided by two shelf (the entire interior of the cabinet is red, as is the shelf). The interior cabinet space is 13.5″ D x 33″ W, The dimensions of the cabinet itself (discounting the flared top and base) are: 35.25″ W x 15.75″
H: 75″ x W: 40″ x D: 17.75″
Danish Modern Dual-Drawer Teak Media Stand
$1,800.001960s Danish teak media stand, ideal for a turntable / stereo or tv with two shallow drawers for storing accessories. Quality, dovetail details present along with sculptural drawers pulls.
Measures: H: 19″ (surface height) / 21″ (overall height)
L: 44.75″ x D: 14.75″
Each drawer’s interior space measures: H: 2.5″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 13.1″.
Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
$2,800.00Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / locking mechanism, which is no longer operational) circa 18th century. Monogram believed to read “APJ” present to the front, though faint and difficult to decipher, as the chest was repainted at some point (“new” paint is estimated to be at least 100 years old).
Losses (both wood and brass nailheads), general wear, and unevenness to the painted surfaces present. Overall, fine, antique condition, intact and structurally sound.
Exceptional example of early Americana.
Measures: H 20.25″ x D: 19.5″ x W 37.75″.
Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top
$1,200.00Handmade travel trunk carved from maple wood planks with applied steel hinges and clasp.
The hinged top opens to reveal a removable, divided tray providing an additional storage compartment.
The surface shows very early crude planing impressions, illustrating the hand-constructed nature and early age of the piece.
Rescued from an Andover MA barn, this amazing piece of Americana could be upwards of 200 or more years old based on its delicate, yet simple construction.
Additionally, there is heavy patina / wear from age and use (cracks in the wood in places, scuffs, finish loss etc.).
Height: 13 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 17.75 in.
English Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Five Tier Curio Shelf / Etagere / Bookshelf
$1,100.00Antique Aesthestic Movement/Victorian-Style five-tiered etagere/bookcase/shelving unit (ca. early 20th Century, England).
Composed of a bamboo frame with metal hardware supporting five wooden shelves and adorned with round, hand-carved finials.
There are two diagonal, reverse ‘v’ supports present to reinforce the back frame.
Narrow shelving unit providing substantial storage while occupying a relatively small footprint. Suitable for any room, but ideal for a small space like a hallway/foyer or powder/washroom.
Can additionally be wall-mounted for additional support.
Very good, original condition with natural patina throughout and general wear (scuffs/gouges to the shelves). Structurally sound – piece has been restored to reinforce stability.
H: 51.13″ x L: 26.88″ x D: 9″
Shelves: L: 26″ x D: 8″
Height between shelves: 9.63″
We have other bamboo pieces listed separately. In the group image, this piece is in the middle left.