Item description vintage brandt, maryland cherry wood bible or book stand this is a fine bible or book stand that was made by brandt cabinet works, one of americas oldest furniture makers, of hagerstown maryland. Theodore alexander offers great value for unique decorative home furnishings and decor items for your design needs. Brandt, maryland vintage cherry wood bible book stand. Books by edward luciesmith author of movements in art. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition 01 by john morley isbn. Explore all more furniture and collectibles created by kittinger. You can do a whole store search in the search bar below on the left. Read our essay about the history of kittinger furniture. After serving in the royal air force as an john edward mckenzie luciesmith, known as edward luciesmith, is an. Brandt furniture has been painstakingly hand crafted for over 100 years. To see a selection of furniture weve sold in the past and could possibly find again, click the furniture reference guide link. Kittinger furniture excels at the artistry of furniture making. The kittinger furniture company takes great pride in the fact that it has served many customers again and again, including families across several generations. Kittinger hepplewhite inlaid mahogany sideboard buffet.
A distinctively american brand, kittinger was founded in 1866 at the close of the civil war. Further light on the west indian trade of an english furniture firm in the eighteenth century. Kittinger history elmwood company specializing in pre. With over 6 lots available for antique kittinger furniture and 3 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Online catalog specializing in preowned kittinger furniture.
It is believed that bostons north shore is the only place in america where this particular style of furniture was produced. For over 150 years, the kittinger furniture company has handcrafted fine furniture in buffalo, ny for clients around the world. Edward luciesmiths most popular book is movements in art since 1945. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the modern history of furniture in this region against the backdrop of significant developments in the field. The kittinger furniture company produces the worlds finest handcrafted furniture with the same care, detailing, and innovation for which it has been renowned for over a century. Choose from 5 authentic kittinger bedroom furniture for sale on 1stdibs. Kittinger furniture company furniture store buffalo, new. Handmade, quality furniture comprised of old and new materials, functional furniture that adapts to life and environmental needs.
Offering a concise history of design, this book pulls together innovative and. The furniture business proved so successful for the colies that in 1885 they built a factory specifically for the crafting of. The furniture parts store category is a vague title. Up for sale is this very beautiful antique 1920s kittinger triangular table. Kittinger furniture company furniture store buffalo.
Despite its glorious reputation, kittinger furniture history has not been without its ups and downs as a company. Stenella antiques, online retailer of high quality preowned furniture. The sideboard has a nice classic, traditional style and is well constructed from solid mahogany, with dovetail joints. This book is invaluable to most reference collections focusing on the decorative arts.
Kittinger williamsburg queen anne mahogany dressing table cw 145. We strive for innovative designs and create furniture to last lifetimes. It all started in 1890 when jules wagemans started a. The main store categories each have a sub store category with like or similar products. Estimated delivery dates opens in a new window or tab include sellers handling time, origin zip code, destination zip code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment opens in a new window or tab.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Edward luciesmith has 259 books on goodreads with 4338 ratings. Kittinger furniture for sale vintage antiques for sale. For journals up to 2009 links are then provided to access the journal on jstor. Signup with amg vintage house subscribe to our monthly emails to be the first to receive the latest updates on new furniture arrivals and store sales. Theodore alexander has become eminent in its field renowned as a unique brand embodying quality in design. In there you will find a hardware for pulls, knobs, hinges, locks, keyhole covers etc. Decorative and applied arts, decoration and ornament. Books by edward luciesmith author of movements in art since. Prooff provides solutions for the new paradigm of work. A dissertation on the pros and cons of solid mahogany furniture vice that made of mahogany veneer over hardwood secondary woods. Kittinger fine furniture made for the elites the top 1%. See more ideas about furniture, traditional and home decor. Stenella antiques is excited to be offering the fabulous collection of fine crafted furniture by theodore alexander.
This book features 124 objects, dating from 1807 to the. Each year, our chairs, tables and sofas find their way to the homes of design lovers around the world. Belfort furniture first opened its doors in 1982 in fair oaks mall in fairfax, virginia. The sideboard features beautiful mahogany wood grain and a serpentine front. He was educated at the kings school, canterbury, and, after a little time in paris, he read history at merton college, oxford from 1951 to 1954. Kittinger secretary desk i bought this from my neighbor. We will contact you before your requested item appears on our website. There is a stamp on inside on middle drawer kittinger buffalo 1866. All furniture items on our website were made by kittinger unless otherwise specified. The kittinger companys importance to the history of western new york as expert furniture designers was formally recognized in 1977, by the buffalo and erie county historical society of ny. Pair of kittinger williamsburg chippendale mahogany arm chairs cw 151 leather. After serving in the royal air force as an john edward mckenzie luciesmith, known as edward luciesmith, is an english writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster. Kittinger williamsburg queen anne mahogany dressing table cw.
As in the original, this williamsburg reproduction is constructed from 265 pieces of fine mahogany and as a secondary wood for the interior and backboards white pine was used. Vintage kittinger furniture exudes the early american spirit, which is no surprise when you consider that the brand maintained colonial williamsburg rights for nearly fifty years in the mid to late 20th century. Design journal, adex awards kittinger furniture company inc. If you are looking for a specific piece of kittinger furniture, please contact us.
It has a leather top and has some sratches and on it. The kittinger furniture company still produces the worlds finest handcrafted furniture, using the same care, detailing and innovation for which it has been renowned throughout the century. In that year, the company was known as thompson, colie and co and actually started as a paper company in buffalo, new york. Colonial williamsburg foundation sought manufacturers with the craftsmanship, facilities, interest, and excellent record of high quality work who could comply with the extremely high standards required to reproduce the antiques, and in 1937, the kittinger furniture company of buffalo, new york was selected as the exclusive licensee for. With over 4000 different designs and models, there are selections for everyones home decor. Shop authentic kittinger furniture and other kittinger furniture from the worlds best dealers.
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Kittinger gallerykittinger furniture company defective. Globalization affects every aspect of our lives, from what we buy to what we eat to what we studyand the study of design history is no exception. Pair of kittinger williamsburg chippendale mahogany arm. A dissertation on the difference between furniture styles and periods, and a listing of the common periods of american, french, and english furniture. Kittinger furniture, a study in photographs, catalog no. Prooff workspace furniture design shaping the future of work. History of colonial williamsburg furniture reproductions made by kittinger company 19371990 while the williamsburg restoration dates from 1926, it was not until eleven years later that, in answer to public demand, a craft program was developed with the idea of extending the historical and artistic influence of colonial williamsburg by making.
It is in overall excellant condition, especially considering its age. To us, quality is paramount and we aim for excellence in every single piece. Kittinger gallerykittinger furniture company 5363 transit road, williamsvillebuffalo, ny 14221 williamsvillebuffalo, new york united states of america phone. Offering a gorgeous vintage hepplewhite inlaid mahogany sideboard by kittinger. If you have ever dabbled in refinishing vintage furniture, or painting a piece, prepare to feel really inadequate. I have an end table with 1863 stamped in white under the shelf, and a three drawer dressed stamped with 1700 in black on the back.
Kittinger furniture company furniture buffalo, new york. Resources developed by bob and ellen tuttle, of amgs vintage house. Large selection of museum reproductions such as colonial williamsburg, winterthur, and historic newport collections. Specializing in used kittinger, used henkel harris, used baker, used stickley, used kindel, and used karges furniture. Franco, samland, leonie, tropeano, ruggero, mauduit, serge. A history of seating takes the reader on a journey through a sea of chairs. Southwood furniture of hickory manufacturing operation to. We create pieces that make new memories and last generations.
Kittinger furniture previously sold by stenella antiques. The sideboard offers ample room for storage, with two cabinets and two deep drawers. Contemporary chinese furniture design recently published by laurence king. Kittinger furniture wf1411 open arm chair genuine leather newly upholstered. Gently used kittinger furniture up to 40% off at chairish. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Trunk book furniture restoration hardware and supplies. This operation was a sister store to the family owned furniture business in germany.
Design journal, adex awards kc1101 secretary bookcase by. May 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. At that time belfort sold exclusive european furniture, specializing in shrunks european wall units and unique accessories. Supported by amazing photography, our interior design books allow us to capture. In october 1996 after ten years of multiple owners, raymond bialkowski purchased the us company and intellectual property, including the name, drawings, and.