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view antiques gallery of early paint decorated rural and country chairs, benches and footstools from the 18th, 19th and 20th century.   (move mouse over photo to enlarge the image)

   

9172   An early 1800’s footstool in its original green with floral theorem stencil and banding on the legs.  The rectangular seat is serpentine shaped, the turned legs are splayed and mortised into but not through the top surface of the seat.  Very sound, no repairs or cracks and is in excellent condition overall.  A diminutive piece with special form.  Size: 13”L x 8”W x 5.75”H    $310.00

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9073   A mid 20th century Ringling Brothers circus bench from Baltimore, MD.  Exceptional free hand paint decoration with graceful cutout legs.  A fantastic piece of pure Americana for the floor or to mount on a wall.  Size: 39.75”L x 11”W x 18”H   $950.00

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9167   A second quarter 1800’s a three legged Windsor footstool.  It has a shaped or dished seat (concave) with turned and mortised splayed legs in its original deep blue/green paint.  A very solid stool absent of any nails.  Great as a side piece or to display a favorite small.  Size: 8”H x 10.5”W   $275.00

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9162   Found in New Hampshire, an 1820’s sturdy step-down Windsor chair.  The black finish is completely original with a free hand abstract red, green and white decoration on the tablet.  There are white decorations and thin banding on the rails, seven curved rods, hand shaped plank seat, legs and stretchers.  It remains sturdy without repairs and offers an exceptional level of seating comfort.  Size: 35.25”H   $495.00

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    9088   Found in Lancaster County, PA a late 1800’s green painted and decorated pine bench.  Legs are single mortised through the seat with boot jack cutouts and square head nail construction.  Fantastic details in the floral decoration on both aprons with a compass and star on the legs.  A substantial piece both structurally and artistically.  Size: 39”L x 10”W x 18”H   $650.00

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9097   Mid 1800’s set of six rod back plank bottom chairs in original rosewood grained paint with complimentary free hand floral decorations.  Excellent patina and wear in all the right places.  Sturdy and comfortable to be enjoyed with confidence.  Size: 31”H   $950.00

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8001   1830 – 1850’s pair of solid rod back chairs in original paint found in Chester County, PA.  Boldly polychromed top slats with vivid blue grapes and green leafed vines.  Wonderful side chairs as stately accompaniments to any room.  Size: 34”H   $695.00

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9004   19th century primitive foot stool with old red over original salmon paint.  Double mortised top, splayed legs with demi-lune cutouts.  Early and secure repair to one leg.  Fantastic color and sturdy.  Size: 17”L x 6”W x 7”H   $225.00

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