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Antique Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figural Pug Dogs
By Carl Thieme
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel, Saxony, Germany. Early 20th century, exceptionally...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Fine European Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Pewter Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent fine quality antique European pewter-inlaid cabinet.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the 19th century, most likely Northern Italy, exceptionally exe...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Pewter
Antique Marquetry Panel Religious Artwork After Mihaly Munkacsy Signed Pittel B
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive, exquisitely hand-crafted marquetry plaque, early 20th century, exceptionally executed masterpiece, intricately inlaid exot...
Category
Early 20th Century European Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box Jewelry Casket
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique circa 1900 South Asian hand carved wooden decorative table box / jewel casket.
Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely British Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka)...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and absolutely delightful Art Nouveau Parisian cafe counter! circa 1910
Imagine walking the streets of Paris at the peak of its golden age in the early 20th century, surround...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Painted Single Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique Italian painted marbleized parcel gilt cabinet with beautifully aged distressed patina. circa 1830
Hand-crafted in Italy in the mid-19th century, high-...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Pine, Giltwood
Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage Italian majolica ceramic three piece vessel garniture set, signed Leona Italia.
Hand-crafted and hand-painted by highly skilled artisans in Tuscany, medieval Renaissance t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Garniture
Materials
Majolica
Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Japanese Noh theatre hand carved and painted wooden mask of Ko-Omote.
Sculpted in Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress, Paint
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of Italian antique matched kingwood nightstands. circa 1920
Finely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 20th century, high quality construction, craftsmanship and materials, fe...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Breccia Marble
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900
Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining.
The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally executed figural form, exquisitely detailed, one holding a teapot, the other holding a charger, rising on rare sculptural plinth...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Embroidered Silk Panel Map Of The World
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and visually striking framed antique European embroidered silk panel.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the 19th ...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Thread
Paris France Antique Hide Wood Iron Dome Trunk Chest, Signed, Early 18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
Patina perfection! A rare and incredible nearly 300 year old French Parisian trunk by La Forest in original condition!
An early precursor to the exceptional luxury leather artisans Paris is renowned, such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Goyard, we present this striking antique hide wrapped wood, iron, and flannel domed carriage travel trunk.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XV (1715-1774), showcasing fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a high quality solid wood frame reinforced with patinated metal mounts and strapwork, finished in raw animal hide binding to the top and front, flanked by hand forged rolled iron carry handles at the sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, the narrow rectangular case having a hinged dome shaped top, opening to reveal the extraordinary rare original flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725
The label reads:
Aux Armes De France
Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais
La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix
A Paris
Translated:
Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box.
Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet) attributed to legendary designer Osvaldo Borsani (Italy, 1911-1985), circa 1950s.
Havi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Sculptural Silver-tone Metal Folding Tray Top Service Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and a bit unusual vintage silver and gold tone metal service table with decorative blue glass medallions, 20th century.
Exceptionally executed modern contemporary sculptural form, featuring high-quality silvered wrought iron style metal frame with gilt accents.
Two piece design, having a removable serving tray top with raised pierced arched handles, resting on Neoclassical inspired folding curule stand with stretcher-joined X-form legs, mounted with inset floral glass medallions throughout, and rustic distressed patina finish.
Dimensions: (approx)
24" High, 25.5" Wide, 15" Deep
Floor to tray: 21"
Stand height: 20"
Tray only: 5.5"h, 25.5"w, 15"d
Stand folded: 25h, 21w, 5"d
Smaller size and proportions, ideal for use as a cocktail drinks stand - dry bar cart, tea table, chair side table, sofa end table, occasional table, bedside nightstand, or store the stand until it's needed and use as a most impressive decorative table tray...
Category
20th Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome nearly 200 year old French Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) walnut travailleuse (sewing work table - thread stand)
Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted o...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest.
Born in the late 18th / early 19th century, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820), fine quality craftsmanship and constr...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse.
Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar figure. circa 1800
Hand-crafted in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed intricate detailing, the large scale antique religious sculpture depicting the female Saint Teresa of Avila, polychrome painted gesso over finely sculpted wood, inset glass eyes, shown in Carmelite nun habit...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
17th/18th Century Baroque Period Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque period Spanish or Italian hand carved polychrome painted wood Santo sculpture with inset colored glass eyes, original white robe garb and later wood rosary.
Intrica...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A superb antique European hand-carved and painted limewood Santo altar figure.
Born in Europe in the late 18th / early 19th century, most likely Naples, Italy, the wooden sculpture...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Flip-top Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French Provincial farmhouse flip-top extension kitchen harvest table with beautifully aged warm rustic patina!
Born in Provincial France in the late 19th century, exceptional...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Barber Shop Back Bar
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early American painted pine barbershop back bar. circa 1840
Born in the United States in the first half of the 19th century, this remarkable rare antique barber station...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Theodore Alexander Gregory Neo-classical Style Bench
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning contemporary Neo-classical style Gregory bench by fine quality luxury furniture designer Theodore Alexander.
The Gregory features a sophisticated Louis XVI style Neoclas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Tray Top Tea Table
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely French Louis XV style hand carved oak two-tier tea / dessert server table with beautifully aged warm patina. circa 1900
Born in France at the turn of the late 19th / early ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door.
18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber giving a haircut with disastrous results.
Art Nouveau period, brass-cased, gimbal suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Side Tables
By François Linke
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of fine quality French Louis XV style doré bronze mounted kingwood side tables in the manner of famous Parisian ébéniste Francois Linke (1855-1946) and bronze sculpto...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking natural polished agate gemstone slice, sculptural organic free-form, stunning example with rich patterns of color, transparency and distinctive inclusions, mounte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Center Table
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique French Louis XVI style mahogany centre table.
Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, exceptionally executed in sophisticated 18th century Ki...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique Bohemian Moser Gilt Emerald Glass Decanter
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
Add elegant warmth, sophistication, and deep rich color to any space with this stunning antique Moser Bohemian parcel gilt emerald green glass decanter. circa 1900
Born in Bohemia (...
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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century Bohemian Persian Market Qajar Enameled Gilt Cobalt Glass Decanters
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of fine quality antique Bohemian parcel gilt enameled light cobalt blue glass decanter bottles, exquisitely decorated for the ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Swedish Farmhouse Painted Pine Corner Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming nearly 300 year old Swedish country farmhouse painted corner cupboard with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina! circa 1730
Born in Sweden in the f...
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Fine Victorian Blue Opaline Glass Antique Dresser Cachepot Table Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century Victorian era blown opaline glass hand-painted parcel gilt dresser cache pot.
Elegant, sophisticated and luxurious, French Sèvres taste, hand-blown pale ro...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket
By CF Monroe
Located in Forney, TX
Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket - trinket case - decorative table box), late 19th centur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s
Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors.
Additional photos available upon request
Dimensions: (approx)
14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total
History:
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics.
The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape.
Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot.
A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.
During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum.
Condition:
Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples.
Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare.
Worldwide shipping available
Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional:
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Empire (1804-1815) mahogany chest of drawers nightstand with beautifully aged patina.
Born in France in the early 19th century, hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahog...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier.
Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Gothic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming antique Anglo Indian British Colonial brass bound hand turned hollowed log bucket.
Early 19th century, India, handmade during the British rule on the Indian...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Fireplace Tools and C...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Italian MCM Italica Ars Atomic Red Vases
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Italica ARS large hand-turned Fine pottery vases. Bright atomic red glaze with wide rim on tapered body, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 200 year old English William IV Period rosewood and mahogany sewing stand work table with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1830s
Combining sophisticated e...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry Mirrored Nightstand End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming antique French mirrored commode stand.
Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely Parisian work, except...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A period William IV English mahogany sewing stand work table with inlaid chessboard top. circa 1830s
Combining sophisticated elegance, warmth, and functional design, this outstandin...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Game Tables
Materials
Iron
Monumental Antique American Country Farmhouse Painted Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive antique country American farm house painted kitchen cupboard with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed chipp...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Country French Bordeaux Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
Southwestern France, circa 1820, Provincial Picardie influences, having a rectangular three board planked top, over a trio of frieze drawers, featuring central open shelf wine bottle...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Sideboards
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the la...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1920s /1930s, USG (United States Gypsum) porcelain enameled advertising sign, early 20th century, industrial American Art Deco Modern taste.
The large blu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early 20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique English Victorian Tavern Copper Half Gallon Measure Jug
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure.
impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875
The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles.
For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Copper
Antique Mediterranean Farm Threshing Board Primitve Tribulum Bench or Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Mediterranean threshing board repurposed as a bench or coffee table.
This 19th century thresing board, also known as threshing sledge...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Benches
Materials
Stone
Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island.
Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Monumental Antique Pennsylvania Farmhouse Painted Wood Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental 12' Long Pennsylvania farmhouse painted wood bench.
Born in the 19th Century, early American country style with Dutch / Scandinavian influence, simple primitive hand-crafted solid wood construction, featuring the original sky blue paint finish, with beautifully aged heavily worn and weathered chippy paint patina!
Sure to add elegant rustic warmth, antique character, charm, and rich historical interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
18" High x 143" Wide (11 ft. 11 in.) X 10" Deep
Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina. Retaining remnants of original paint. Significant chippy paint losses. Some warping sagging to center. Overall a wonderful example with desirable wear consistent with age and use.
*Please note, do to the age and construction we do not recommend using this as a seat / bench for sittin. It would make for a fabulous low hall console, decorative arts shelf / display table, patio plant stand...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Industrial Art Deco Round Retail Store Display Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous Art Deco era industrial department store round display table. circa 1930s
Having a circular top with metal rim, rising on wooden pede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World
s Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana. circa 1933-1936
Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular exotic rosewood veneered top over conforming solid wood case fitted with four drawers affixed with horizontal pulls, the top drawer opening to reveal felt lined divided interior for silverware, flanked by cabinet doors opening to shelved interior, subtle geometric lines add interest. Rosewood, mahogany, richly figured blonde - golden birch or primavera.
Signed, top drawer interior, featuring 1933 World's Fair mark impressed.
**Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching display case - vitrine cabinet (shown in last photo) is currently available separately**
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important and iconic Collection of Mr. James I. Rafftesaeth Jr., Dallas, Texas
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 Design Signature Auction catalog #8091
History:
Wolfgang Hoffmann was born in Vienna, Austria in 1900. He is the son of famous architect, pedagogue and Wiener Werkstatte cofounder, Joseph Hoffmann (1870-1956). Early on, following his father’s s interests, he was trained in the decorative arts and design. Wolfgang Hoffmann once reminisced, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school, where I perfected my technical knowledge of architecture and general construction. From this school, I was graduated to the Kunstgewerbeschule [Studying under Oskar Strnad and Josef Frank in Vienna]. After finishing this school, I had one and a half years of practical in a well known architect’s office. Thereafter I worked in my Father’s office for two years”.
Hoffmann met his future wife, Polish immigrant Pola (1902-1984) when they were both studying at the Kunstgewerbeschule. Joseph Urban (1872-1933) was needing an assistant for his architectural business in New York and contacted his friend and colleague, Joseph Hoffmann in Vienna. Hoffmann recommended his son Wolfgang. Urban hired him and sent a first class passage ticket to Vienna for Wolfgang to travel to New York. Wolfgang married Pola and traded his ticket for two tickets to America in steerage, arriving in New York City in December of 1925.
Leaving the Urban office after nine months, Wolfgang and Pola formed an independent design practice with offices on Madison Avenue in Manhattan with the purpose of creating contemporary interiors and industrial designs. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City.
During the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Hoffmanns designed custom furniture for private clients. Some of these examples were shown in the February 1929 issue of House and Garden. Curiously, the examples’ design was attributed to Urban and the production to Pola Hoffmann, Inc.
Established in the fall of 1928, the American Designers’ Gallery was “devoted exclusively to showing objects and interiors for practical use… by fourteen American architects and designers”. Its members included the Hoffmans and Urban as well as ceramist Henry Varnum Poor (1888-1971), architect Raymond Hood (1881-1934), artist designer Winold Reiss (1886-1953), graphic designer Lucien Bernhard (1896-1981), decorator Donald Deskey (1894-1989), and architect Ely Jacques Kahn (1884-1972).
The Hoffmanns’ work was included in the American Designers’ Gallery’s two showcase events, its 1928 and 1929 exhibitions. Their dining alcove at the 1929 event featured a bench with a dinette table and two chairs in American walnut designed by Wolfgang and a rug by Pola.
Lucien Bernhard, fellow Austrian immigrant who settled in New York a year before the Hoffmanns, operated the gallery and decorating service Contempora with Munich resident Bruno Paul (1874-1968). The Hoffmanns, occasionally participating with Contempora, designed a number of outstanding interiors, including the constructivist living room of 1930 for Mrs. O.R. Sommerich at 40 East 66th street. In 1934, Donald Deskey commissioned Wolfgang to design birchwood furnishings for the eclectic apartment at 625 Park Avenue belonging to Helena Rubinstein.
In 1931, Wolfgang exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The same year, with Kem Weber (1889-1963) he organized the second and final exhibition of AUDAC- “Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts”- at the Brooklyn Museum. At this event, the Hoffmanns showed the dining room previously included in the American Designer’s Gallery’s 1929 exhibition in the Chase Bank Building lobby at 145 West 57th Street in Manhattan.
In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interior and furniture for the fair’s lumber industries house. There he executed its living and dining rooms furnished by Kroehler Manufacturing Company of Chicago; the boys’ room by Shower Brothers...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World
s Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important Art Deco period Century of Progress Display Cabinet designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana, United States of America. circa 1933-1936
Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, one piece design, having a rectangular showcase top with glass panel sides and a pair of sliding glass doors, over solid wood chest fitted with four drawers affixed with horizontal pulls, flanked by cabinet doors, opening to shelved interior. Rosewood, mahogany, richly figured blonde - golden birch or primavera, and glass.
Signed, original label to drawer interior, featuring 1933 World's Fair mark impressed.
**Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching sideboard - buffet (shown in last photo) is currently available separately**
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important and iconic collection of Mr. James I. Rafftesaeth Jr., Dallas, Texas
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 Design Signature Auction catalog #8091
History:
Wolfgang Hoffmann was born in Vienna, Austria in 1900. He is the son of famous architect, pedagogue and Wiener Werkstatte cofounder, Joseph Hoffmann (1870-1956). Early on, following his father’s s interests, he was trained in the decorative arts and design. Wolfgang Hoffmann once reminisced, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school, where I perfected my technical knowledge of architecture and general construction. From this school, I was graduated to the Kunstgewerbeschule [Studying under Oskar Strnad and Josef Frank in Vienna]. After finishing this school, I had one and a half years of practical in a well known architect’s office. Thereafter I worked in my Father’s office for two years”.
Hoffmann met his future wife, Polish immigrant Pola (1902-1984) when they were both studying at the Kunstgewerbeschule. Joseph Urban (1872-1933) was needing an assistant for his architectural business in New York and contacted his friend and colleague, Joseph Hoffmann in Vienna. Hoffmann recommended his son Wolfgang. Urban hired him and sent a first class passage ticket to Vienna for Wolfgang to travel to New York. Wolfgang married Pola and traded his ticket for two tickets to America in steerage, arriving in New York City in December of 1925.
Leaving the Urban office after nine months, Wolfgang and Pola formed an independent design practice with offices on Madison Avenue in Manhattan with the purpose of creating contemporary interiors and industrial designs. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City.
During the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Hoffmanns designed custom furniture for private clients. Some of these examples were shown in the February 1929 issue of House and Garden. Curiously, the examples’ design was attributed to Urban and the production to Pola Hoffmann, Inc.
Established in the fall of 1928, the American Designers’ Gallery was “devoted exclusively to showing objects and interiors for practical use… by fourteen American architects and designers”. Its members included the Hoffmans and Urban as well as ceramist Henry Varnum Poor (1888-1971), architect Raymond Hood (1881-1934), artist designer Winold Reiss (1886-1953), graphic designer Lucien Bernhard (1896-1981), decorator Donald Deskey (1894-1989), and architect Ely Jacques Kahn (1884-1972).
The Hoffmanns’ work was included in the American Designers’ Gallery’s two showcase events, its 1928 and 1929 exhibitions. Their dining alcove at the 1929 event featured a bench with a dinette table and two chairs in American walnut designed by Wolfgang and a rug by Pola.
Lucien Bernhard, fellow Austrian immigrant who settled in New York a year before the Hoffmanns, operated the gallery and decorating service Contempora with Munich resident Bruno Paul (1874-1968). The Hoffmanns, occasionally participating with Contempora, designed a number of outstanding interiors, including the constructivist living room of 1930 for Mrs. O.R. Sommerich at 40 East 66th street. In 1934, Donald Deskey commissioned Wolfgang to design birchwood furnishings for the eclectic apartment at 625 Park Avenue belonging to Helena Rubinstein.
In 1931, Wolfgang exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The same year, with Kem Weber (1889-1963) he organized the second and final exhibition of AUDAC- “Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts”- at the Brooklyn Museum. At this event, the Hoffmanns showed the dining room previously included in the American Designer’s Gallery’s 1929 exhibition in the Chase Bank Building lobby at 145 West 57th Street in Manhattan.
In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interior and furniture for the fair’s lumber industries house. There he executed its living and dining rooms furnished by Kroehler Manufacturing Company of Chicago; the boys’ room by Shower Brothers...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
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Materials
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