Technically, a baluster for an alter rail (or some other type of railing).
I am thinking these are pretty modern but impossible to be sure from these pics.
Circa 1920.... Just after arts and crafts period.
Here is the link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/23/rochester-/appraisals/comfort-furniture-co-chaise-longue-ca-1900--201805A01/
Here is what it should look like. From the Antiques Roadshow.... [IMG]
Appears to be a modern import from the last 30 years. My bet would be Indonesian in origin.
Mengel is pretty good quality furniture but really doesn't bring a premium. Unfortunately, here in my area of the Midwest, this would have more...
There are fakes out there so be careful in that regard. Also, some are heavily restored with new decals and the like. Think you ought to be able...
I think it is. The casting, while fairly sharp, is a bit too rough to be old.
Pics are pretty dark so hard to tell much. Does appear to be at least 19th century. Single board top? Size? Odd that top and base are...
Very well could be American then. If American and that is a single board top, I think we are talking more like 1850 or so. I would snatch this...
I am getting more of a French renaissance revival vibe from this.
Kind of a generic 1910-20
Anyone else get the feeling that the decoration and date may have been enhanced/ added at a later date? Believe it to be a legitimately old...
I don't recognize it right off hand but would think Scandinavian in origin.
Think the others have pinned this down pretty well. Will add that I see oak in the third picture but believe the carved panels could be something...
Agree, factory painting.
Modern decorative import for tabletop display.
Not Shaker. Also doubt this is American. Where is this located? Agree that this is 19th century.
I also would call this an etagere. Circa 1900 is spot-on so not 200 years old. As for style, would call it late Victorian. Some elements of...
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