Craftsmanship from 100+ years ago: 4 antique sideboards, 4 styles

Newly consigned, antique sideboards. These glorious, solid wood pieces, were crafted over 100 years ago. They may have been designed for the dining room, but are stunning as dressers, entry pieces, tv consoles, or kitchen units.

   

(1) French or Belgian mahogany buffet, circa 1890. Beautiful piece with lush but subtle acanthus-motif. 60" x 22" x 37" tall.

Original hardware, with one handle needing repair. Top surface has crack. More photos of this piece can be seen in this online gallery.



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(2) A "restoration opportunity", circa 1890 Eastlake-style sideboard with mirrored candle-stands. 57" wide and about 6.5' tall.

Original hardware, classic "Eastlake" carving. Beautiful, and overall, in good condition. Notable need for work on the buffet surface.

More views of this piece can be seen in this online gallery.


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(3) ~1910 English oak sideboard with mirrored backsplash. Elegant, carving reminiscent of Celtic or Arts and Crafts Movement work.

 ~60" x 20" x 38" tall + 23" mirror.

More views of this attractive piece are in this online gallery.


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(4) ~1890-1900 English or Belgian oak sideboard with balusters and mirror. 61.5" wide x 21.75" deep.

This piece is not overly ornate, but beautifully carved with acanthus motif. Structurally in good condition with striking original hardware.

As the pictures in this online gallery show, there are spots that could use some attention and restoration, but overall, ready to use and enjoy.

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Information provided regarding these antiques' age or origin is based on appraiser's examination, without warranty, so please come and see their quality and beauty for yourself.


To see current pricing and available, follow this link to our craigslist ad for these antique sideboards.

Somehow, we ended the day with more than we began

Today was the last day of our latest "No Sales Tax" Sale. A busy day, for which we are so thankful! Yet with all the sales, somehow we ended up with more inventory than when we began. How did that happen?

Here are just a few of the new items.

Antique settee. $595

Vintage Whitney
maple dresser. $225

Cool library
card catalog!

Antique walnut
sideboard. $595

6 qt Ice Cream
Maker, handcranked

Electric skillet,
Stainless steel
$25

2 Maple
Teacher's Chairs
$125 each

Antique
Night stand

Little red table
with 2 chairs. $68

Sweet little
Windsor chair
made in Tacoma

Maple bookcase

3 hardwood
Kitchen chairs

May additions, a set on Flickr.

This is just the tip of the iceberg! Lots of hauling today.
After a day to rest up, I'll get more photos up for you to enjoy.

Beautifully aged, vintage mahogany buffet in Hepplewhite Federal style (UPDATE: SOLD)

Simply, elegantly beautiful, old bow front mahogany buffet. Bank of 3 drawers and 2 side cupboards follow a single, satisfying arc.


Attractively proportioned at 66" wide x 24" deep x 37.5" tall (~19.25" squared, tapered, spade-foot legs + 18.25" cabinet).




Note construction details on the underside, and in the dovetailed drawers.

   


Original brass handles:



Original finish is well-checkered with age:



Here's the stamp on the back, if it yields any clues to this beautiful piece's age or manufacture:

Overflowing with treasures! Mention this blog for 10% off through February 12, 2011.

In the raw weather, I hesitate to fill up the sidewalk with alluring merchandise, but there's not much choice if I want our customers to be able to get into The Living Room.

Petite wooden buffet made by Gregory Furniture Mfg. Co. in Tacoma pre-1940: SOLD 2/9/2011

Framed print of intriguing 1909 painting, "On the Heights", by American impressionist Charles Courtney Curran:
3 young women watching...what? $58. The little 22"x18" glass and roses table is $78.

We've been doing sort of an Ethiopian wedding dance, side-stepping and turning in order to skirt through the narrowed aisles.

Stylish, black and glass IKEA display cabinet: SOLD 2/12/2011

Vintage, British style, children's armoire SOLD 2/12/2011

But, truly, I am mending my ways and creating walking space. Just come see if I don't!

Beautiful, 1948 corner china cabinet, ~35" across, ~24" along corner sides. $895

A cousin to the Federal-style corner cabinet! A sweet, little entry table with 1 drawer, by Harden. SOLD 2/12/2011

And, to repeat the offer in the title, mention this blog post to get 10% off any one item through February 12, 2011.

Shabby Chic mirror (shown upside down), $49

Tall and handsome, a comfortable, wooden slat rocker, $65

Jacobean tables and family dinners

We have received a beautiful dining room set, a reproduction of the English Jacobean style. We're guessing the set is walnut. What do you think?

The consignor remembers going as a child with his father, a Latvian immigrant, to purchase it from a secondhand dealer in Seattle's Belltown in about 1950. This handsome ensemble has since graced decades of family gatherings, but now it needs a new home.

The table extends from 44" wide by 5' long up to 6', 7', or 8' long. There are 5 dining chairs and 1 armchair for the head of the table, or the guest of honor.




Most impressive to me is the capacious serving buffet. With its inlaid and carved wood, it is beautiful piece for serving, storage, and display.



The (presumably) walnut veneer is accented with just a touch of birdseye maple beneath the crest of the backboard.


The original brass hardware is intact, with one casualty over the years --see buffet door on viewer's left, below; the escutcheon is still here, kept in a drawer of the buffet, but the pendant is missing:


The buffet is 68" long x 22.5" deep x 38.25" tall.
I've never seen one with a bottom drawer like this, that extends the full width. Great for holding tablecloths or treasure maps:


These pieces are all solid wood, very well constructed (e.g. dovetail drawers), and sturdy.

The finish shows its age on all pieces. The table has been refinished with an oil rub that brings out the grain beautifully, but probably needs a refresher coat.

(There are table pads, but they are quite worn.)



Click any photo to see more of our inventory in our flickr gallery.

Available at The Living Room ~Consignment Gallery & Tea~
Open 10-6 Wednesday-Saturday, and by appointment
Closed Sundays -- Tuesdays
6524 NE 181st, Suite 10, Kenmore, WA 98028
In Kenmore Plaza, by the new Post Office.
425-877-1074
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New for Saturday: woodworker's handcrafted sideboard

A very unique piece of woodworking! Hand-crafted carpentry, pegged construction.

Previous owner used as sofa table, but designed as buffet or sideboard.

55" wide x 16" deep x 33" tall. 3 drawers, 2 cupboard doors.



Queen Anne style curved legs, unique for a rustic piece.





The Living Room ~ Consignment & Tea ~
In Kenmore Plaza by the new Post Office.
6524 NE 181st, Suite 10, Kenmore, WA 98028
425-877-1074
OPEN Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Sunday--Tuesday
www.thelivingroominkenmore.com
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal.