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Charles A. Boudoine Laminated Rosewood Sofa ca. 1855
I have a recently acquired habit of collecting sofas. I have more sofas than I have space to put them in. A recently purchased Jelliff sits in my garage while a Belter scroll sofa sits at a right angle to a French rococo
Néo-grec Cabinet with Wedgewood Plaques
Up for bidding is a 1870's Renaissance Revival cabinet with wedgewood plaques. According to the seller, the cabinet is mahogany with pine on the back with bronze ormolu mounts, brass trimming, gilt incising, and an inlay
Hunzinger Duplex Spring Lollipop Chair
This "Lollipop Chair" is probably the most recognizable George Hunzinger creation. The patented duplex spring on this chair is unique to Hunzinger's work and aids the weekend antique store shopper in identifying his rock
Alexander Roux and Joseph Cabus Collaboration
Alexander Roux and Joseph Cabus had a brief (1852) collaboration on furniture in the form of A. Roux & Co. before Joseph began working with Anthony Kimbel (ie. Kimbel & Cabus). This labeled piece from Roux/Cabus
Mahogany NeoClassical Center Table w/ Caryatid Figures
Up for sale is a c. 1890 center table probably made in N.Y. and possibly by Herter Brothers. The legs are terminated by four ebonized and gilded caryatids. The curved stretcher ends in a gilded urn. You can buy-it-now fo
R.J. Horner Oak Griffin Desk
I've had several recent posts dealing with R.J. Horner items and this is primarily due to two things: one, a significant number of visitors to my site/blog are looking for R.J. Horner items, and two, there have been a ra
R. J. Horner Style Quartersawn Oak Griffin Sideboard
If you are a fan of R. J. Horner, you will love this Quartersawn, heavily carved sideboard. Although it is not being attributed to R.J. Horner, the quality, style and carvings are very representative of his work. If you
R. J. Horner Oak 12 Piece Dining Set
Up for sale is an R.J. Horner 12 pc. Oak Dining Room Set with a 60" round split pedestal banquet table with leaves and full carved winged griffins. There is a matching sideboard, triple bow glass china and 8 dining chair
John Henry Belter Henry Clay Reference Set Sale Results
In January we profiled the upcoming sale of 7 pieces from the reference set for John Henry Belter's "Henry Clay" pattern here . The sale completed today with hammer prices far exceeding the expected ranges in all cases.
Our New Top Ten List
Check out our new "Top Ten Signs You Should Have Lived During the Victorian Age". It's aim is to have some fun with the sometimes Victorian-obsessed with a little humor. We hope to update the list periodically and would
Victorian Bone Marquetry Rosewood Side Cabinet
This rosewood bone marquetry etagere sold today via Weschler's Live Auction and I was the unexpected lucky bidder. It went for $950 with an additional $213.75 for the buyers premium. I was not in the market for another e
Museum Quality Antiques Auction
Antiquarian Traders has a 1343 lot auction scheduled for February 8th and it will include some of the most famous names in furniture making from the Victorian era. 28 items up for bid by R.J. Horner or Horner Brothers, 1
R.J. Horner Griffin Sofa
Up for sale is a R.J. Horner Carved Griffin Sofa with griffins that are an impressive 21" tall. The griffins also have the tell-tale rat tail (say that 3 times fast!) that was common on R.J. Horner pieces. The dimensions
Belter Parlor Furniture - Reference Set for the "Henry Clay" Pattern
Up for auction from St. Charles Galleries, Inc. are 7 pieces of John Henry Belter's "Henry Clay" pattern parlor furniture. The exciting part of this sale is that these pieces are being deaccessioned from "Ashland," The E
1880's Victorian Billiard Chandelier
As someone that collects Victorian Furniture for a Victorian home, modern or even "restoration" reproduction lighting ends up looking out of place so I have installed and display many pieces of period lighting. Here is o
Pottier and Stymus Labeled Walnut Bedstead
Up for auction on February 3rd from the New Orlean's-based Neal Auction Company is an impressive Renaissance Bedstead attributed to Pottier and Stymus. I have blogged about several of the other items in this particular a
Belter and Meeks Chairs
Up for auction are two Belter Rosewood Slipper Chairs similar to the one found on p. 56 of "The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival" by Schwartz, Stanek, and True. Bidding starts at $3,000 and expected
Alexander Roux, Pottier & Stymus Tables
Up for auction from the Neal Auction Company is a Walnut Center Table attributed to Alexander Roux. What is interesting are the Jelliff-like Minerva busts and the wolf masques that adorn the legs and skirt. Starting pric
Pottier & Stymus Aesthetic Pedestal
Up for auction is a fine pedestal being attributed to Pottier & Stymus by the seller. Auction runs until February 1st and is starting at $1,125 (reserve is not met). Auction can be seen here.Seller's Description:All
Belter "Scroll" Pattern Laminated Rosewood Sofa
Up for auction is a Belter "Scroll" pattern sofa, ca. 1850-1860. Examples of matching chair can be seen in "The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival" book by Schwartz, Stanek, and True, p. 50.Belter furn
Rosewood Rococo Sofa, But Not Belter
Pictured to the left is a very nice Rococo sofa made in the 1850-1860 time period. Since this particular sofa is solid rosewood, it is of a quality level that is above much of the furniture of the time, but it is not a B
Henkels Open Pierced Chairs
A pair of George Henkels (attr.) pierced chairs has come up for auction with a starting bid of $1,500 each. The lister describes them as such:"The top crest is lovely with 3 carved roses and 8 other flowers and leaves. O
Meeks Stanton Hall Sofa - $7,500
Another Meeks Stanton Hall sofa is available for sale here. This one seems to be fairly priced at $7,500 and the pictures show no noticeable cracks, splits or repairs.
Merklin Table
Although the lister named the photograph "hunz.jpg", a reference to George Hunzinger, I believe they got it right when they listed it as a Merklen. Both Hunzinger and Merklin favored the twisted legs and the brass ball a
3 Piece Bedroom Attr. Horner
I'm not certain that the seller's attribution of this mahogany 3-piece bedroom set to R.J. Horner is correct, but it is proving to be a hot auction. The 10th bid currently stands at $5,100 and the auction runs until Janu
Meeks Stanton Hall 7-piece Parlor Set
Up for auction from Fontaine's Auction Gallery is a 7-piece Meeks Parlor set in the Stanton Hall pattern and can be seen on page 99 in American Furniture of the 19th Century by Eileen and Richard Dubrow. Starts at $7,500
Rosewood Etagere Attr. Meeks
Upcoming auction for a Rosewood pierced and laminated etagere attributed to J & J Meeks offered by Fontaine's Auction Gallery. A very similar etagere is shown attributed to Meeks on p. 144 of American Furniture of th
John Henry Belter Chaise
Upcoming auction for a John Henry Belter Chaise Lounge from Grandview Antiques & Auctions. An identical (though double) labeled chaise by Belter is found on p. 120 of the book, American Furniture of the 19th Century
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I'm going to attempt to cover the world of Rare Victorian furniture listings on the Internet. As a big fan of furniture by famous makers such as John Henry Belter, Herter Brothers, RJ Horner, J & JW Meeks and others,