19th c English, William IV, library table in mahogany. Superb two board "heart wood" matched solid top over a deep ogee drawer on each side. Each large drawer occupies  More »

19th c English, William IV, library table in mahogany. Superb two board "heart wood" matched solid top over a deep ogee drawer on each side. Each large drawer occupies half the space in the table. Elegant, fluidly carve ends, finished in well carved claw feet, completely free standing and beautiful from every angle. Restored and re-polished. 58" long 28" deep 281/4" high.   « Less

The Egyptian Revival, although anticipated by Gianbattista Piranesi in his Egyptian decorative scheme for the 'Caffe degli Inglesi' published in his Diversi Manieri di Ornare  More »

The Egyptian Revival, although anticipated by Gianbattista Piranesi in his Egyptian decorative scheme for the 'Caffe degli Inglesi' published in his Diversi Manieri di Ornare i Cammini of 1769, reached its zenith in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, due to the publication in 1802 of Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte by Baron Dominique Vivant-Denon. This series of engravings, promoted by Napoleon to glorify his campaign in Egypt, started a fashion known as Retour d'Egypte which spread rapidly throughout Europe.This console or side table is apparently unique, although the scale and type would indicate that there was once a pair to this example – now seemingly lost. Several related examples are known, however, which include: a pair made around 1820 for the Palazzo Ducale in Lucca, now located in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, for which the design by the celebrated Lucchese architect, Lorenzo Nottolini (1787-1851), survives in the State Archive in Lucca; one in carved white marble and one giltwood, both also in the Palazzo Pitti; and another with bronze detailing on a mahogany frame, also attributed to Nottolini, in the Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano.A further comparison may be made with a chair in the collection of the Villa della Petraia in Florence, which has the same concave and vertically fluted frieze to the cresting rail (seemingly a leitmotif of Nottolini’s) and a conforming seat rail, both decorated with Egyptian motifs. This chair is part of a suite of seat furniture for the Camera della Musica, that was probably supplied by the cabinet-maker Gaetano Cambi, to designs by Nottolini, as part of a refurbishment by Maria Luisa di Borbone in 1820. Intriguingly, this room has a carved marble chimneypiece by Gaspero Bargioni, to designs by Nottolini, decorated with hieroglyphic back-panels in an almost identical manner to this console. - (X.0515)   « Less

Fine matched pair of Fineberg Hartford CT hand made Queen Anne Style mahogany night stands c1930-50.Each stand measures 17 inches square by 28.5 inches and are made from the  More »

Fine matched pair of Fineberg Hartford CT hand made Queen Anne Style mahogany night stands c1930-50.Each stand measures 17 inches square by 28.5 inches and are made from the finest matched mahogany. Each stand has a single drawer made with superb hand cut dovetails. Fineberg Furniture was located in Hartford CT Abraham Fineberg came to Hartford in 1929. Like Nathan Margolis, he was born in Lithuania. After a brief sojourn in London he arrived in the United States at the age of 16, working first in Portland, Maine. From 1929 to 1932 he worked on and made furniture in the Southern New England Ice House building on Farmington Avenue. The Winick brothers’ father, Samuel Winick, operated a store located next door.In 1932 Fineberg moved to the upper floors of a three-story building on Church Street on the site of the present Hartford Stage Company.Abraham Fineberg and his son, Israel, made fine pieces of furniture to order. Clients would select designs, often from Lockwood’s and Nutting’s books, and Fineberg would make sketches to come up with a suitable design. Pieces were often scaled down from the originals to conform to contemporary needs. Pembroke tables, for example, are downsized to serve effectively as lamp or end tables; the original are somewhat bulky for this use, being essentially tea or breakfast tables.Israel Fineberg today describes his father as a painstaking craftsman who took great personal pride in his work and strove for perfection. He would work long hours to get things right and then felt reluctant to part with his children.The furniture produced by the two Finebergs is rarely marked in any way to distinguish it. Only people that know their work recognize the cabinet work of A. Fineberg.Abraham Fineberg passed away in 1963. His son Israel then took over the business. Israel passed away on October 26, 1997. This information was obtained from nadeausauctioin.com This piece is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com   « Less

A 3-tier English oak tea or drinks cart or trolley, on original rollers, the tray shelves connected by turned stiles with rounded cap finials. England, c. 1910. 28 1/2" H x  More »

A 3-tier English oak tea or drinks cart or trolley, on original rollers, the tray shelves connected by turned stiles with rounded cap finials. England, c. 1910. 28 1/2" H x 39" W x 17"   « Less

Koefoeds Hornslet Danish mid century modern teak end table c1960. Measures 14.5 inches by 15 inches wide and 18 inches high. Excellent condition.

Koefoeds Hornslet Danish mid century modern teak end table c1960. Measures 14.5 inches by 15 inches wide and 18 inches high. Excellent condition.   « Less

Pair of stylish Italian end tables circa 1920-1930. Pale beige matte finish marble tops on light brown fruitwood frames. Hand made wooden pin construction. Each table has a  More »

Pair of stylish Italian end tables circa 1920-1930. Pale beige matte finish marble tops on light brown fruitwood frames. Hand made wooden pin construction. Each table has a concealed drawer with wide hand cut dovetails. Each measures 29.5 inches W x 16.5 inches D x 26 inches high.   « Less

This wonderful hand made hand hewed console table was made from a single 18th century pine board with straight tapered legs, bread board ends and wooden pin construction by a  More »

This wonderful hand made hand hewed console table was made from a single 18th century pine board with straight tapered legs, bread board ends and wooden pin construction by a local master craftsman. We have a master craftsman that has agreed to painstakingly make hand made tables in the Early American 18th centur ymanner. These are tables who's size and quality and design we can just not find in our daily searches for fine antiques. They are made by hand with antique block planes which give that lovely hand hewed look.Each tables size is determined by the size of the 18th century board we find, no two will be the same. Early boards have the most beautiful deep rich patina which simply can not be duplicated with new boards. The top board retains all its original wear which gives it the true period look that is the most desirable. This table measures 65 inches long,18 inches deep,and 30 inches high   « Less

Nathan Margolis two tier octagonal tripod end table c1940. This table was made from solid mahogany. Measures 31 and one half inches high. the top surface measures 13 inches  More »

Nathan Margolis two tier octagonal tripod end table c1940. This table was made from solid mahogany. Measures 31 and one half inches high. the top surface measures 13 inches across and the bottom 17 inches. This table is in excellent condition.The Margolis furniture store was in Hartford CT. They reproduced the best examples of period 18th and early 19thc American furniture designs during the early 20th century. Stamped on the underside Handmade by The Nathan Margolis Shop Hartford Conn. Harold D Margolis. This piece is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com   « Less

Small Spanish 17th century side table with drawer. Single board top. Measures 30 inches wide by 20 inches deep and 29 inches high.

Small Spanish 17th century side table with drawer. Single board top. Measures 30 inches wide by 20 inches deep and 29 inches high.   « Less

William IV mahogany and mahogany veneer candlestand with turned center column, on a tripod shape platform base, above scroll feet, England, c. 1840 18.25 in. dia. x 28.50 in H

William IV mahogany and mahogany veneer candlestand with turned center column, on a tripod shape platform base, above scroll feet, England, c. 1840 18.25 in. dia. x 28.50 in H   « Less