I had hoped to just paint the frame of the dresser and leave the drawers and top wood alone. Both pieces have wheels made of wood, beveled glass mirrors and. Art deco bedroom furniture waterfall dresser mirror nightstand 1920 1930 vtg. This modern handmade bench is made with a solid thick maple and cherry material. The dresser has the original bronze rare hardware and key holes. Dont you just love the idea of finding something valuable in your attic.
Birdseye maple is frequently sold in veneer form, but solid lumber is available as well. Category late 19th century french napoleon iii antique birdseye maple furniture. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two. In each piece, the wood has been chosen for its dramatic figuring or attractive grain, enhanced by a clear, handrubbed finish.
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See more ideas about maple furniture, furniture and birdseye maple. Mar 01, 2005 the figure in a birds eye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl. Receiving all our materials in the rough enables us to straighten and flatten each and every piece in the process which is key to a successful finished product. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with. To this day, there has been no scientific evidence to explain the origin of its existence or why the birdseye maple figure occurs in such a small percentage. The finish on the top was ruined in spots white marks. Both pieces have wheels made of wood, beveled glass mirrors and very ornate carvings around the mirrors.
I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the. Birds eye maple dresser with cheval mirror serpentine birds eye maple dresser in characteristic honey tone from art deco period. I have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my. The figure is reportedly caused by unfavorable growing conditions for the tree. Get the best deals on birdseye maple furniture when you shop the largest online. This fantastic munising birdseye maple bowl measures 11 inches by 10 12 inches out of round due to age and is almost 3 inches deep. I do, but i think all i have up there is junk my brothers abandoned before they left home. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture author. Solid birds eye maple bedroom set early 1900 ottawa furniture co. Vintage birds eye maple, turnofthecentury dresser hometalk. Birdseye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes.
Old birdseye maple bed maple furniture, bedroom furniture, birdseye maple, antique beds. Birds eye is a type of figure that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. May 02, 2018 i have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the label that reads banderobchase furniture with a stamp that reads c41 or g41. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets. Birdseye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple.
Hearne hardwoods carries an inventory of 1 million board feet of lumber in 120 different species, including at least 100,000 board feet of variously figured. It contains a small eye like that of a burl, but it is more distinct. I have a virginia house maple bedroom set from the 1940s early 1950s. Antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirror. It was appraised about 1015 years ago for 610 thousand as a set. The vanity has one drawer in the middle and three on each side. Butcher block table 36w x 24d x 34h only one left in curly maple. I knew when i first saw it that is was birds eye maple. Genuine maple furniture for sale from trusted antique dealers. This is a natural wood product, the color and grain pattern will vary from what is pictured. It is at least around 100 years old and says ottowa furniture company holland michigan on a paper attached to the back of the dresser.
Even though bedroom furniture crafted from maple wood long ago couldnt actually fly or roar, there are two types of maple birdseye and tiger maple that have names linked to bird and tiger images. Edward wohls custom designs are created from a variety of solid hardwoods, including birds eye maple, black cherry, white oak and walnut. New listing antique birdseye maple bow front dresser with beveled mirror. Unfollow birdseye maple to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection di. I have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my great. Sugar maple is also called hard maple and rock maple. Antique birds eye maple table brass trim b gorgeous antique birds eye maple table with intricately detailed brass trim around the edges. English marquetry inlaid birds eye maple box, a faux. Plus a big chunk was filled on the top and that is why it is painted. Bookmatched ironwood knife scales knife makers material size 5 18 x 1 34 x 12 inches 2 pack 4.
I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two drawers on top side by side and then four drawers below the two. I bought this dresser off a truck a long story from a gal who had just bought it at auction. Wood veneer, maple, birdseye heavy, 4 x 8, 10 mil paper. Antique eastlake victorian birds eye maple farmhouse country mirrored dresser. Old 1930s birdseye maple bed maple furniture, furniture, birdseye. Designed by architect frank lawrie, all the material for this birdseye maple library was all hand selected to ensure heavy birdseye in every piece. Trumps testin philip rucker, carol leonnig, hillary huber, penguin audio philip rucker, carol leonnig. Shop birdseye maple cabinets and other birdseye maple case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. This premium maple, birdseye heavy, wood veneer 4 ft x 8 ft with a 10 mil paper backer is suitable for fine woodwork, furniture, and cabinets. Maple, birdseye, aaa, 112 x 112 x 5 woodworking project kits amazon. Edward wohls custom designs are created from a variety of solid hardwoods, including birdseye maple, black cherry, white oak and walnut. The inlaid box with key and working lock, age splits to the top and base, related splits to the sides. Click this link to see a slide show of our beautiful veneers large.
Howard complete wood restoration kit, clean, protect, and restore wood finishes, wood floors, kitchen cabinets, wood furniture dark oak wooden tissue box cover in birdseye maple boutique square cube size. Get the best deals on birdseye maple furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. The history of birdseye maple, use and milling, furniture and musical instruments. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birdseye maple each eye stands out separately. They were well known for fine quality, craftsmanship and were specialists in copying old designs but bringing them up to date to the more modern trends. When my dad and i went to pick it up i found that it was not in the condition i had hoped. Birdseye maple is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by. This side table is in solid condition and has some good weight to it. Only about 1 percent of all maple trees contain the birdseye maple figure. A 1940s birdseye maple nightstand designed by eliel saarinen for rway of northern furniture. All pieces are structurally sound and nothing is dysfunctional. Matching veneers may be used in drawer bottoms and cabinet backs. We design beautiful furniture and gifts made with rare birdseye maple wood. See whats new in the birdseye connection lastest line of weather instruments, clocks, dining room sets and kitchen items.
Its serpentine front top shades the bowfront curves of the two top drawers and the standard size drawer. Players classic birdseye maple with triple silver rings cue. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birdseye figure in maple. Rarely is one fortunate enough to come across an eyepopping piece of early nineteenth century canadian furniture such as this spectacular birds eye maple and cherry chest of drawers. Birds eye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes. The figure in a birdseye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Birds eye is an american international brand of frozen foods owned by pinnacle foods in the united states and by nomad foods in europe.
We design beautiful furniture made with rare birdseye maple wood. Bob gasperetti, furnituremakers vermont crafts council. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture. Our fine hand crafted items are locally made in the upper peninsula of michigan, by our very own wood turning and wood designer expert. 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. I believe that simple, functional furniture that is crafted with the highest quality materials, integrity, and pride will yield a timeless piece that will be passed down from generation to generation. It was stripped, sanded heavily, painted and restoreafinished like stain and howards bee wax and conditioner and painted using cece caldwells michigan pine and ccc aging creme. Get the best deal for maple antique furniture from the largest online selection at. As with any wood veneer, a clean, smooth, well prepared surface is essential for proper adhesion. T is a 34 inch collar band around the outside of the bowl. The bench is sanded to make it elegantly smooth, wedged through mortise and tenon, and can stand as an individual component making it a truly unique and practical piece of home decor ranging from a rustic to modern design.
Birdseye maple the wood database lumber identification. Shop birdseye maple furniture and other birdseye maple furniture from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birds eye maple each eye stands out separately. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birds eye figure in maple. Custom birdseye maple and walnut end table, handmade by paul donio at hawk ridge furniture in vermont. All that makes the wood database unique, distilled into one potent book. The relative who owned it during that appraisal was told the set was rare. Nineteenth century american birds eye maple faux bamboo display cabinet.
Handmade birdseye mapleblack walnut mirror by hitchcock. Information about antique maple bedroom furniture home. Browse for books about american history, ancient history, military history, or browse our picks for the best history books of the year so far. It is somewhat reminiscent of a burl, but it is quite different. The piece is in very good condition and is a true antique. Jun 29, 2012 antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirrorarcadia furniture co ebay. Birdseye maple birdseye maple has a rare characteristic found in hard maple trees. Can be constructed using most species of woods, including exotics. Sugar maple is also called hard maple and rock maple as these two last names imply. One look at our quality wooden gifts and accessories will bring you back again and again to see whats new in our latest line of weather instruments. The properties of any wood define its suitability for various products. This cypress wood centar is a small midcentury modern accent lamp used as a luxury light for bar or side table. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection. Antique transitional empire to sheraton birdseye maple chest of drawers.
Buy a hand crafted birds eye maple bench, made to order. This great old bowl is in excellent condition with no splits, cracks or chips. The stand retains the original rway tag to the back. It is empire period, probably built in the niagara peninsula in the early 19th century, c. Beautiful mirror constructed of heavily curled birdseye maple and trimmed with black walnut. It has a distinctive pattern that resembles tiny, swirling eyes disrupting the smooth lines of grain. Lucasi custom super birdseye pool cue with blue luster inlays.
All drawers lock, though we urge testing the lock and checking its condition as a 100 year old mechanical device. See more ideas about birdseye maple, antiques and antique furniture. Solid birds eye maple bedroom set early 1900 ottawa. Without a label or other marking determining a maker is difficult, as most furniture companies produced furniture in this style during this period. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets click on this link to find out about our birdseye maple special offers. Demand and values for furniture in this style last peaked in the 1990s and has been in decline since that time. The art deco stand has a slightly recessed top, single drawer to the center with curved accent ends, and lower shelf. Before i left, i worked on this birds eye maple dress. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with. Birds eye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. To include full size sleigh bed with 40 headboard, tall chest, the chest has two drawers over four and attached mirror, 70h. We are the largest processor of birdseye maple in the world.
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