I've seen this architectural feature used on various pieces from cabinets and headboards to doorway entrances and would like to know more about it. I'm looking for a starting place such as a name but any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon
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I've seen this architectural feature used on various pieces from cabinets and headboards to doorway entrances and would like to know more about it. I'm looking for a starting place such as a name but any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon
This architectural feature is called a "pediment".
Thank you much Julie Pooch:DQuote:
Originally Posted by juliepooch
That led me to the full description of "Swan's Neck Pediment" and to other good things.
TY...
Jon
Correct! Actually its known as a "Split Pediment" design and that style of carving is referred to as "Federal Period and Rococo"
Thanks Duane,Quote:
Originally Posted by drcollie
I purchased this piece yesterday and am trying to gather more info on it. Any insight is appreciated.
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That piece is gorgeous! I love the patina on the hardware and they look original to the piece. Please add a picture with the mirrored sides open. Also, what is the wood? Mahogany or oak perhaps?
Hi Julie,Quote:
Originally Posted by juliepooch
I think it's oak and an uneducated guess circa 1930's. The owner said the maker's mark was on the back of the dresser unit but during the set-up I forgot to look. I'll need someone a little stronger than my wife to help disassemble it now. Until then I'm trying to learn what I can.
Thanks,
Jon
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That's made of mahogany and has hand-cut dovetails on the drawer. I has a rather odd design feature of the brass locks placed over the moulding detail, that's very strange, and some of the brass pulls 'hang' over the repeating details as well. Its an oddball piece quite frankly, one that has little design value to a collector. Whomever made it tried to dress it up with the carving and applied detail features, but it really isn't successful in that respect. Use it as a storage piece, but don't expect to ever get serious money for it on a resale.
Thanks for the info... I bought it because of it's size and what I consider beauty:) We purchased an armoire to house a TV in our bedroom and it then kinda set the room out of balance, dwarfing our 6' dresser w/mirror. This works nicely for us and we'll enjoy it as a working piece of furniture. We paid $550 and cost us $195 to move but more importantly.. we're happy:)Quote:
Originally Posted by drcollie
Thanks,
Jon
At $ 550, you're doing well on it.
Now had those carvings been on a Bonnet Top Highboy in a classic Philadelphia form, you'd have a piece worth $ 25K to $ 250K depending on form and originality.
Still like to know the age of it... I was hoping the hardware or some other aspect held a clue.
I'd have to see a whole lot more photos, and in hi-res. Back of the piece, more drawer bottom shots, etc. It looks factory made, but the handcut dovetails may say otherwise.
The dresser is actually 5 pieces... A base on which the dresser unit and two armoire's sit and the top which holds it all together. There are 5 screws in either armoire that attach them to the dresser and that's it. I noticed after removing the lower drawer what looks like machine cut notches for the dovetail and have included a photo. I don't know if you can tell anything by what I've put together and like I mentioned, I won't be able to move it until I get someone over who's a little stronger than my wife:rolleyes:
http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/jerlands/
Thanks for your time,
Jon
Thats a factory made piece, Jon. Better photos show me the dovetails are jigged, not hand-cut as I had thought from the first one. Still has slotted screws in it, however...so that means its older. Probably late 1800's to early 1900s.
Thanks for your time Duane...
That's all good info I didn't have before... and not knowing a lot about furniture quite a learning experience also. I guess the bottom line is I need the makers name somewhere from it. Not really certain where else it might be other than where I was told it was.. I think my newer furniture has the drawers stamped with the manufacturer and that's where I was hoping to find something but I guess I'm going to have to take it apart to find out for sure...
Thanks again,
Jon
Hi Jon,Quote:
Originally Posted by jerlands
Since the base and top are separate from the other pieces, is it possible the side units are reversed? It seems a bit odd to me that the mirrored doors open away from the center section.
BTW, this is the kind of furniture I love.
Julie
We thought the same but the finish and screw holes are correct this way. The problem with this design is the outer wall of the left armoire is slightly bowed and misalignes with the latch so that it takes a slight push to catch. If it were reversed the door wouldn't have the support it needs (it's very heavy with the mirror) as there's no frame. It is a bit of an odd-ball design;)Quote:
Originally Posted by juliepooch
Jon