Joan Palmer AntiquesSeating

Victorian settee-

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:08:43 +0000

An exceedingly light and graceful example of French Rococo Revival. The serpentine frame is beautifully carved light walnut, and despite the sumptuous, robust foliate design and sinuous
curvaceous form it takes, it seems to strike the perfect balance, separating itself from the
overdone Victorian settees of this period. Someone has chosen the perfect fabric in white on
white repeating the pattern of the foliage. It was said to have been sold by M.S. Rau in New Orleans to the former owner. I don’t know who made it, but I give it an A. 72″l x38″h

Thumb back windsor side chair

JoanPalmer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:11:06 +0000

Small Windsor side chair from Westover Farm, Greene County, Va. but probably New England in origin. It retains old green paint on the thick plank seat and with bamboo turnings, peg construction, and good splay to the legs makes a charming presentation!
Sheraton style c.1830.

Sheraton stepdown Windsor bench

Rick — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:09:41 +0000

Bamboo turnings, all original including painted surface (black over blue), 76.25″ wide ,17and 1/2″ to the seat, 35″ to back rail -New Hampshire. c. 1815-1820

Early Delaware River Valley slat back chair

JoanPalmer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:05:33 +0000

Delaware Valley blue-painted ladderback chair with five graduated serpentine slats, sausage-turned front legs terminating in ball feet, six stretchers, the center front stretcher a large, bold, bulbous vase-shaped turning. Sausage turnings on the back posts as well. The splint seat is in good condition, probably an old replacement. A regional form from the Delaware River Valley, this chair was found in West Virginia. C. 1750-1850

Set of 6 laquered faux bamboo dining chairs

JoanPalmer — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:33:25 +0000

These are a collected set of Sheraton style 19thc. fancy chairs, restored and decorated. Three of one set, three of another. Quite well matched, they are lacquered in deep cranberry and gold trim. One arm. five sides, all have double stretchers to three sides, rushed balloon seats are replacements in fine condition, faux bamboo turnings. Neat package, neat price!

Pair of Heywood-Wakefield rattan and wicker rocking chairs

JoanPalmer — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:24:48 +0000

Extraordinary pair of late 1800’s rattan and wicker rocking chairs bearing the label of Heywood bros, {later Heywood-Wakefield} of Gardner, Ma.
Unusually well preserved, and with handcaned “spider” backs, handwoven curlicues, spiral dowels, beads, and all the decorative accouterments of a proper Victorian lacy wicker piece! Ex Westover Farm, Greene County, VA.

Louis XV style settee

JoanPalmer — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Small Louis XV style settee with gilt carved frame and handsome upholstery.Lovely for a child’s room , or nifty at the foot of any bed! Measures 39″wide. 29″ high to top of back frame.