Ditto above. Style is not based on any historical precedent but, rather, a late Victorian concoction. The basic form has some similarities to a...
Your architectural fragment is gothic revival and likely from a church. Suppose it could be from a grand house or other grand building as well....
I think 19th century and bench made as opposed to factory made. Can we see drawer construction?
Not sure they have a specific name. Found a patent for a hinge and tray support that was much more complex than this one. Could not find any...
Odd thing. I get the feeling that grandpa made this from old parts and his band saw.
Think probably mass produced imports. Inspired by Giacometti?
Salvage companies get top dollar for their pieces. People know they can go there to find the unique piece for their project. Many are willing to...
Can't add much to what others have said. The applied pieces on your second mantel are like some kind of pressed wood composite. These were often...
Unless directly signed by Wood, not worth much. There were thousands of mass produced copies made of his paintings and, I assume without seeing,...
Wood, thickness thereof, and how hinges are set makes me think modern import.
Could be wheel-cut.
I think you are seeing old darkened varnish.
This goes back to my thought this could be an Anglo-Indian import to the UK. Much furniture was made in India for the British market.
Agree that it is fairly modern. Could fit into the brutalist genre. Whether an art piece or a more mass produced import item, I do not know.
Agree with the 20s-30s date. This oblong shaped table was perfect for holding the elongated radios of the day. Consequently, you sometimes see...
Interesting article about the Larkin Desk …. http://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques/furniture_detective_larkin_desk/
Circa 1900 American golden oak period drop front secretary desk. Little more elaborate than most. These are often called Larkin desks since the...
I am getting a small shop or craftsperson made feel about these. Agree with a circa 1970 date. Another option would be a Scandinavian import,...
One thing I have learned from our UK members (and I hope I don't have this wrong) is that hand made dovetails persisted well in to the 20th...
Thought it probably was. Yours?
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