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Walker Weed Modern Studio Movement American Walnut sofa

Walker Weed Modern studio furniture movement couch. "Walker Weed worked with Georg Nakashima. Walker Weed made beautiful hand made furniture from black walnut in the 1940 to 1950 period. This studio couch measures 25 and one half inches high,84 inches long,seat 26 inches deep which vases back to 31 inches,and the back single board is 11 and three quarters inches. Modern movement American Walnut couch. "The studio furniture story begins with Wharton Esherick of Pennsylvania, universally acknowledged as the founder of the movement. In 1940 his table and chairs were seen by millions of people in the “America at Home” display at the New York World’s Fair, bringing studio furniture to the attention of a wide audience for the first time. Esherick, along with George Nakashima, Sam Maloof, Walker Weed, and other early makers of the 1940s and 1950s, was enthralled by the qualities of wood and produced graceful, beautifully crafted furniture in a modern mode.This excerpt taken from "The Maker's Hand: American Studio Furniture 1940-1990 The evolution of innovative and artistic furniture design. November 12, 2003 - February 8, 2003 Torf Gallery By Gerald W. R. Ward. Walker started building furniture in 1948 and later taught furniture making at Dartmouth College and early members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Signed lower back left.

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Antique Pair of Tufted Eastlake Victorian Ladies Chairs

Antique Pair of American Victorian walnut Chairs. This pair of Victorian chairs measures 33 and one half inches high. The seat is 19 inches deep 23 inches wide and the back is 16 and one half inches high. The feet are 15 and one half inches deep and 14 and one half inches wide. This lovely pair dates from 1855 to 1870 and they are in excellent condition including their original finish. Just in from an important CT River Valley Estate.

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Aesthetic Movement bronze plant stand.

Aesthetic Movement bronze plant stand. This American Bronze Aesthetic movrement plant stand measures 29 and three quarters inches high 16 and three eighths inches wide by 12 and one half inches deep outside. The outside measurements of the curved legs is 20 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The inside measurement where one would put a piece of marble,granite or glass is 16 three eighths inches. C1880. This piece has the most beautiful casting depicting birds both in flight and in berry bushes. Excellent original condition

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Antique Louis XV Style Dressing Table

Antique Louis XV Style Dressing Table. This table measures 24 inches wide, 17 inches deep and stands 29 inches high. The inside measures 4 inches deep and has a 3 part compartment tray. Has bronze decorative hardware. "Louis XV Style Furniture" circa 1880

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Period Stockholm Continental Marquetry Chest C1780

Period Stockholm Continental Marquetry Chest, This fantastic 18th century chest has three graduated drawers. The drawers measure 5 inches,9 and one half inches and ten inches high. The chest is 35 and one quarter inches wide,34 inches high and 19 inches deep. Original key and locks. the top has banded inlay and the front and both sides have bronze decorations and detailed inlay. c1775

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